From Publishers Weekly
In Agatha-winner Hathaway's unremarkable fifth novel to feature Dr. Andrew Fenimore (after 2003's
The Doctor Dines in Prague), her easygoing, middle-aged hero rejoins his old boating club on Philadelphia's Schuylkill River, where he encounters a fraternity brother from medical school, Charlie Ashburn, once a great rower. Ashburn, a patient of Dr. Fenimore's father, had to give up rowing for medical reasons, but now he seeks glory through his son, Chuck, a gifted athlete. When Chuck's mother expresses concern over her son's health, Dr. Fenimore puts aside his medical ethics and tries to intervene, lest Chuck die from the same problem that kept his father from rowing. Someone is unhappy with Dr. Fenimore's interference, however, and the good doctor finds his own life in danger. While a murder eventually occurs, the identity of the killer isn't much of a mystery. Series fans will enjoy catching up with the doctor and his friends, but others may safely paddle by.
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Product Description
Dr. Fenimore fondly recalls his days of rowing on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia. Determined to experience that sense of relaxation again, he renews his membership at his old boating club. The club is run by Charlie Ashburn, a fraternity brother from medical school and formerly a man of great rowing skill. Charlie had to give up rowing due to a heart condition, the greatest blow of his life. Now hes got his son Chuck under a strict rowing regime. Trouble is, the heart problem is hereditary and it may well have passed on to Chuck. Charlies wife begs Dr. Fenimore to urge that the boy get checked out before the big regatta, much to Charlies discomfort. The result? Dr. Fenimore takes his helpfulness to the next level, and now someone has plans to sink the doctor, good intentions and all. This fifth in the charming series shows Robin Hathaway at her best, proving that when this doctor is in, its great fun for all.
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