|   First edition | |
| Author | Bruce Alexander | 
|---|---|
| Language | English | 
| Series | Sir John Fielding, #3 | 
| Genre | Historical Crime novel | 
| Publisher | Putnam | 
| Publication date | 1996 | 
| Publication place | United States | 
| Media type | Print (Hardcover, Paperback) | 
| Pages | 265 pp | 
| ISBN | 0-399-14155-3 | 
| Preceded by | Murder in Grub Street | 
| Followed by | Person or Persons Unknown | 
Watery Grave is the third historical mystery novel about Sir John Fielding by Bruce Alexander. [1]
When the captain of a British warship falls overboard and drowns, a Naval court martial is convened to investigate a charge of murder. Sir John is petitioned by an old friend to aid in the investigation. [2]