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Del 22 - Inspector Lynley
Slowly Dying Cause
Häftad, Engelska, 2026
122 kr
Skickas inom 7-10 vardagar
A gripping Inspector Lynley mystery from the No. 1 international bestselling author. The Lynley TV series is available on iPlayer now.Amid the beauty of Cornwall’s coastline, the death of a local man shatters the peace with its violence . . .The body of Michael Lobb is discovered in his family’s tin and pewter workshop, and as Detective Inspector Beatrice Hannaford investigates, it emerges that Lobb was the only remaining obstacle preventing the purchase of local land by a mining company.The complexity of the case only increases as Lobb’s family life, rife with mistrust and deception, comes to light. The tangled web of intrigue soon draws in Bea’s colleagues, Thomas Lynley and Barbara Havers, who must search for a killer in a community that has very little trust in outsiders . . .Praise of Elizabeth George:‘An essential writer of popular fiction today’ – Washington Post‘A superstar of the crime-fiction world’ – Seattle Times‘She writes extremely well, plots brilliantly and reaches an emotional level deeper than most’ – The Times‘She's a designer of fastidious mosaics that never fail to intrigue’ – The Guardian‘Elizabeth George delivers another intelligent, intricate mystery’ – New York Times‘Presses all the buttons to make us hoover her stuff up’ – Daily Telegraph‘It feels like meeting old friends and that you're almost solving the crime together’ – Belfast Telegraph‘Rich with descriptive detail and emotional nuance. Several alternating plot threads unspool at length, all of which weave tightly together with pleasing inevitability’ – Wall Street Journal
Del 15 - Inspector Lynley
Just One Evil Act
A Page-Turning Mystery Featuring Thomas Lynley, now appearing on BBC1 and iPlayer
Häftad, Engelska, 2014
153 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
The sixteenth novel in the bestselling series that inspired BBC's LynleyWhen Hadiyyah Upman disappears from London in the company of her mother, Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers is as devastated as the girl's father. They are her close friends as well as neighbours, but since the child is with her mother, nothing can be done. Five months later, Hadiyyah is kidnapped from an Italian marketplace, triggering an investigation in the full glare of the media spotlight. Barbara's clever manipulation of the worst of London's tabloids forces New Scotland Yard to become involved. But rather than Barbara herself, her superior officer DI Thomas Lynley is assigned to handle a situation made delicate by racial issues, language difficulties, and the determination of an Italian magistrate to arrest and convict someone - anyone - for the crime.Praise for Just One Evil Act'Series fans will enjoy following Lynley and Havers on their first investigation outside the UK, while newcomers will be just as enthralled'Publishers Weekly, starred review'[Lynley is] one of the great character portraits in contemporary crime fiction'Boston Globe'A wonderful author. She spins exciting 'whodunnits' with great twists and turns, peopled with fabulous stand-out characters'welovethisbook.com'[George] combines an old school aptitude for twist-riddled plots with modern psychological insights, ethical agonizing, realistic violence and sardonic humor'Wall Street Journal'You finish the book longing for the next instalment to arrive swiftly'Seattle Times
Del 22 - Inspector Lynley
Slowly Dying Cause
Häftad, Engelska, 2025
228 kr
Skickas inom 7-10 vardagar
The latest gripping Inspector Lynley mystery from the No. 1 international bestselling author. The brand-new Lynley TV series is on iPlayer now.Amid the beauty of Cornwall’s coastline, the death of a local man shatters the peace with its violence . . .The body of Michael Lobb is discovered in his family’s tin and pewter workshop, and as Detective Inspector Beatrice Hannaford investigates, it emerges that Lobb was the only remaining obstacle preventing the purchase of local land by a mining company.The complexity of the case only increases as Lobb’s family life, rife with mistrust and deception, comes to light. The tangled web of intrigue soon draws in Bea’s colleagues, Thomas Lynley and Barbara Havers, who must search for a killer in a community that has very little trust in outsiders . . .‘An essential writer of popular fiction today’ – Washington Post‘A superstar of the crime-fiction world’ – Seattle Times****‘She writes extremely well, plots brilliantly and reaches an emotional level deeper than most’ – The Times‘She's a designer of fastidious mosaics that never fail to intrigue’ – The Guardian‘Elizabeth George delivers another intelligent, intricate mystery’ – The New York Times‘Presses all the buttons to make us hoover her stuff up’ – The Daily Telegraph‘It feels like meeting old friends and that you're almost solving the crime together’ – Belfast Telegraph‘Rich with descriptive detail and emotional nuance. Several alternating plot threads unspool at length, all of which weave tightly together with pleasing inevitability’ – Wall Street Journal
Del 22 - Inspector Lynley
Slowly Dying Cause
Inbunden, Engelska, 2025
249 kr
Skickas inom 7-10 vardagar
The latest gripping Inspector Lynley mystery from the No. 1 international bestselling author. The brand-new Lynley TV series is on iPlayer now.Amid the beauty of Cornwall’s coastline, the death of a local man shatters the peace with its violence . . .The body of Michael Lobb is discovered in his family’s tin and pewter workshop, and as Detective Inspector Beatrice Hannaford investigates, it emerges that Lobb was the only remaining obstacle preventing the purchase of local land by a mining company.The complexity of the case only increases as Lobb’s family life, rife with mistrust and deception, comes to light. The tangled web of intrigue soon draws in Bea’s colleagues, Thomas Lynley and Barbara Havers, who must search for a killer in a community that has very little trust in outsiders . . .‘An essential writer of popular fiction today’ – Washington Post‘A superstar of the crime-fiction world’ – Seattle Times****‘She writes extremely well, plots brilliantly and reaches an emotional level deeper than most’ – The Times‘She's a designer of fastidious mosaics that never fail to intrigue’ – The Guardian‘Elizabeth George delivers another intelligent, intricate mystery’ – The New York Times‘Presses all the buttons to make us hoover her stuff up’ – The Daily Telegraph‘It feels like meeting old friends and that you're almost solving the crime together’ – Belfast Telegraph‘Rich with descriptive detail and emotional nuance. Several alternating plot threads unspool at length, all of which weave tightly together with pleasing inevitability’ – Wall Street Journal
Del 6 - Inspector Lynley
Missing Joseph
An expertly plotted, unputdownable mystery featuring Thomas Lynley, now appearing on BBC1 and iPlayer
Häftad, Engelska, 2012
142 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
A tense, twist-filled whodunnit in the bestselling series that inspired BBC's Lynley'The perfect thriller' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'There are so many layers to this book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'Gets you hooked very quickly and then you don't want to put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'A story of so many twists and turns and an ending nobody could ever guess' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'Another great read from Elizabeth George' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader reviewWhen Deborah St James hears of the 'death by misadventure' of Reverend Sage, her sadness has a very personal tinge. Their paths had crossed some months earlier, when she found herself confessing her intimate anguish to this sympathetic stranger.When she realizes that his death is far from accidental, Deborah, with her husband, Simon, enlists the help of Inspector Lynley.Who was the mysterious woman who met with the vicar on the night he died and fed him a dinner laced with poison?What lies beneath the surface of this seemingly peaceful northern village, home to witches, unfaithful grooms and hedonistic teens?And what secrets was the vicar himself hiding?To answer these questions, the trio embark upon an investigation that hinges upon the overriding - and ultimately destructive - power of parental love.Praise for Missing Joseph'An enthralling read'Mail on Sunday'Superbly constructed . . . George wastes not a single strand of her virtuoso plot'Scotsman'She writes extremely well, plots brilliantly and reaches an emotional level deeper than most . . . Captivating'The Times'A juicy murder mystery based on the provocative theme of parental love and protectiveness - and their dangerous outer limits'New York Times Book Review
Del 1 - Inspector Lynley
Great Deliverance
The First Page-Turning Mystery Featuring Thomas Lynley, now appearing on BBC1 and iPlayer
Häftad, Engelska, 2012
142 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
From the iconic, bestselling series that inspired BBC's Lynley, discover how it all began . . .'Couldn't put it down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'Wonderfully written' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'The characters are so well drawn and the story so engrossing' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review 'Gripping' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'From the first page I was hooked' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader reviewRoberta Teys is found beside her father's headless corpse, wearing her best dress and with an axe in her lap."I did it. And I am not sorry." She refuses to say more.Inspector Thomas Lynley and DS Barbara Havers are sent by Scotland Yard to investigate.But as they navigate their way around a dark labyrinth of secret scandals and appalling crimes, they uncover a series of shocking revelations that shatter the façade of the peaceful Yorkshire village.Praise for A Great Deliverance:'Ambitious and exotic . . . The climax is startling and disturbing . . . An exciting debut'The Times'An awesome first-fiction venture that immediately thrusts the author into P.D. James' dark orbit'Kirkus'With a lyric sense of language and a cinematic eye for detail, George has constructed a truly fascinating story'Chicago Sun-Times
Del 11 - Inspector Lynley
With No One as Witness
A Page-Turning Mystery Featuring Thomas Lynley, now appearing on BBC1 and iPlayer
Häftad, Engelska, 2012
153 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
The eleventh novel in the bestselling series that inspired BBC's LynleyAn adolescent boy's nude body is found mutilated and artfully arranged on top of a tomb. This is the fourth victim in three months. With the Metropolitan Police failing to realise a serial killer is at work, London ignites over the fact that the victims are young black and mixed race boys. Institutionalised racism is claimed by activists and tabloids alike. Acting Superintendent Thomas Lynley is given the case, but this psychopathic killer shows no signs of slowing . . . Praise for With No One as Witness'George weaves her usual magic, embroiling her Scotland Yard characters in tangles both personal and professional'Time Out'A riveting instalment in a superb series - far more than just plain good. It's also a turning point for the series as George makes some bold, surprising decisions that permanently change the lives of the characters her fans have come to know'Booklist, starred review'The tension builds as the brutal serial killings continue and the pressure to solve them mounts. George expertly uses every device in the book from red herrings to blind alleys, from subtle twists to swift shocks. This is an outstanding and explosive addition to the popular series'Publishers Weekly, starred review'The real shocker for longtime fans is a stakes-raising, stunningly effective plot twist that changes the entire series in a heartbeat'Entertainment Weekly
Del 32 - Inspector Lynley
Careless in Red
A Page-Turning Mystery Featuring Thomas Lynley, now appearing on BBC1 and iPlayer
Häftad, Engelska, 2009
142 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
The thirteenth novel in the bestselling series that inspired BBC's LynleyIt is barely three months since the murder of his wife. Walking the cliffs of Cornwall in an attempt to recover from his loss, the last thing Thomas Lynley expects to find is a body. At first sight, the young man seems to have died in a climbing accident. But soon, against his every intention, Lynley finds himself drawn into a murder inquiry. This time, as a potential suspect . . . Praise for Careless in Red'A first-class, page-turning read'The Times'Readers who value writing that is intelligent, surprising, sexy, funny, compassionate and wise should find Careless in Red a delight'Washington Post'Elizabeth George's best Lynley mystery to date'Choice Magazine'George delivers, once again, a mystery imbued with psychological suspense and in-depth characterisation'Booklist'Her account of surfers' lives, with their terrifying techniques and almost religious passion is worth reading'Literary Review
Häftad, Engelska, 2008
292 kr
Skickas inom 3-6 vardagar
- Nyhet
Del 22 - Inspector Lynley
A Slowly Dying Cause
Pocket, Engelska, 2026
152 kr
Skickas inom 3-6 vardagar
Michael Lobb has just been found dead on the floor of his family’s tin & pewter workshop. It’s suspicious enough that his body was found by a representative of Cornwall EcoMining, a company keen on acquiring his family’s land, and it’s made even worse when he’s revealed to have been the majority owner of the business and the sole obstacle preventing a deal from being made. But it doesn’t take long for Inspector Beatrice Hannaford to unearth the layers of estrangement that surrounded Michael in his final days, pointing suspicions elsewhere. In comes Kayla, a young woman half Michael’s age, who has just been made his widow. Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley and Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers are brought in to help solve the crime and search for justice in a community where lust, greed, and family traditions collide with devastating consequences.
Del 22 - Inspector Lynley
Slowly Dying Cause
The New York Times Bestseller, A Page-Turning Mystery Featuring Thomas Lynley, now appearing on BBC and iPlayer
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Engelska, 2025171 kr
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A gripping Inspector Lynley mystery from the No. 1 international bestselling author. The Lynley TV series is available on iPlayer now.Amid the beauty of Cornwall’s coastline, the death of a local man shatters the peace with its violence . . .The body of Michael Lobb is discovered in his family’s tin and pewter workshop, and as Detective Inspector Beatrice Hannaford investigates, it emerges that Lobb was the only remaining obstacle preventing the purchase of local land by a mining company.The complexity of the case only increases as Lobb’s family life, rife with mistrust and deception, comes to light. The tangled web of intrigue soon draws in Bea’s colleagues, Thomas Lynley and Barbara Havers, who must search for a killer in a community that has very little trust in outsiders . . .Praise of Elizabeth George:‘An essential writer of popular fiction today’ – Washington Post‘A superstar of the crime-fiction world’ – Seattle Times‘She writes extremely well, plots brilliantly and reaches an emotional level deeper than most’ – The Times‘She's a designer of fastidious mosaics that never fail to intrigue’ – The Guardian‘Elizabeth George delivers another intelligent, intricate mystery’ – New York Times‘Presses all the buttons to make us hoover her stuff up’ – Daily Telegraph‘It feels like meeting old friends and that you're almost solving the crime together’ – Belfast Telegraph‘Rich with descriptive detail and emotional nuance. Several alternating plot threads unspool at length, all of which weave tightly together with pleasing inevitability’ – Wall Street Journal
Del 13 - Inspector Lynley
This Body of Death
A Page-Turning Mystery Featuring Thomas Lynley, now appearing on BBC1 and iPlayer
Häftad, Engelska, 2011
153 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
The fourteenth novel in the bestselling series that inspired BBC's LynleyDI Thomas Lynley is still on compassionate leave after the murder of his wife. The discovery of a body in a Stoke Newington cemetery offers Isabelle Ardery, his temporary replacement at the Met, the chance to make her mark with a high profile murder investigation. Persuading Lynley back to work seems the best way to guarantee a result: his team is fiercely loyal to him and Isabelle needs them - and especially Barbara Havers - on side. But the Met is twitchy: a series of PR disasters has undermined its confidence. Isabelle knows that she'll be operating under the unforgiving scrutiny of the media, so is quick - perhaps too quick - to pin the murder on a convenient suspect. Meanwhile, the murder trail leads Lynley and Havers to the New Forest. Its roots are in a long-ago act of violence that has poisoned subsequent generations and its outcome is both tragic and shocking.Praise for This Body of Death'An intelligent book, clipped and precise, every word chosen with care . . . It is good to have [Lynley] back on such brilliant form'Sunday Express'Terrific as always - and how great to have Lynley back on the force'Time Out'Hurrah, another Inspector Lynley . . . This is crime writing at its finest. George's books are long, solid and wonderfully crafted; she is a modern Dorothy L Sayers'Saga'An intricate plot that will satisfy even jaded fans of psychological suspense'Publishers Weekly
Del 14 - Inspector Lynley
Believing the Lie
A Page-Turning Mystery Featuring Thomas Lynley, now appearing on BBC1 and iPlayer
Häftad, Engelska, 2012
153 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
The fifteenth novel in the bestselling series that inspired BBC's LynleyDetective Inspector Lynley is approached by business magnate Bernard Fairclough for a confidential review of the circumstances of his nephew's demise. The coroner's verdict is accidental death. Welcoming a spell away from London, he heads to the wild beauty of the Lake District, with Deborah and Simon St James to provide cover for his inquiries. Barbara Havers, back at base, makes her own unique contribution to the case, distracted only by Isabelle Ardery's ambitions to improve her Detective Sergeant's appearance.When he comes to know the Faircloughs, Lynley uncovers layers of deceit and betrayal that expose the lies at the heart of the Cumbrian community - and finds many possible motives for murder.Praise for Believing the Lie'I loved it - a fascinating read'Woman'She's a designer of fastidious mosaics that never fail to intrigue'Guardian'A confession: I'm addicted to Elizabeth George; her crime novels combine Victorian craftsmanship, psychological observation and ingenious plotting. George's celebrated attention to detail keeps the reader totally immersed. Bliss'Kate Saunders, Saga'Terrific as always'Time Out'Offers an intricate plot that will satisfy even jaded fans of psychological suspense'Publishers Weekly
Del 2 - Inspector Lynley
Payment in Blood
An incredibly gripping mystery featuring Lynley, now appearing on BBC1 and iPlayer
Häftad, Engelska, 2012
142 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
An engrossing, perfectly plotted novel in the bestselling series that inspired BBC's Lynley.'Twists and turns keep you guessing for the whole book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'All you could ask for in a murder mystery' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'I have already ordered the 3rd and 4th!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'Absolutely brilliant' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'Meticulously crafted. A thundering good read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader reviewAn isolated Scottish mansion is the venue for a reading of a controversial new play by a West End theatre company. But on the very first evening, the playwright is savagely murdered, and Inspector Thomas Lynley faces the most testing case of his career.For one of the suspects is Lady Helen Clyde. The love of Lynley's life.As he attempts to untangle the family scandals, fierce theatrical rivalries and long-buried secrets that beset the case, Lynley struggles to balance the clinical detachment of his job with the intensity of his feelings.Praise for Payment in Blood'A treat - splendidly plotted and beautifully written'Colin Dexter, creator of Inspector Morse'The best novel of detection I have read in a long time. It scores on all counts: plot, pace, ingenuity, excitement and characterisation'Ted Willis'There is much here to solve, three detective novels' worth in the hands of a lesser writer. In Payment in Blood, however, nothing even seems so much as cluttered'Washington Post'Confirms the talent on such confident display in A Great Deliverance . . . The crisp, literate narration firmly draws us in'New York Times Book Review'George has aptly been compared to P.D. James, and her similar attention to subtleties of character lifts this traditional whodunnit out of the ordinary'Chicago Sun-Times
Del 3 - Inspector Lynley
Well-Schooled in Murder
A twist-filled dark academia mystery featuring Thomas Lynley, now appearing on BBC1 and iPlayer
Häftad, Engelska, 2012
142 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Perfect for fans of Tana French and The Secret History, don't miss this twist-filled novel in the bestselling series that inspired BBC's Lynley'Brilliant, well-paced, fully characterised and utterly engrossing' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'An unputdownable read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'A detective story beautifully wrapped in a novel' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'A really gripping book, with suspense right to the last pages' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'Kept me guessing from beginning to end' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader reviewThe quiet, confident atmosphere of Bredgar Chambers School is shattered by the discovery of the body of one of its pupils in a country churchyard.Who murdered the brilliant boy and why?How did his body get from the school to the distant churchyard?What other secrets are hidden behind the school gates?Inspector Thomas Lynley and his partner, Barbara Havers, find their investigations hampered by the code of honour and loyalty that prevail in the old and distinguished public school. But they discover within the confines of this privileged community a culture of cruelty that stretches back across the generations.Praise for Well-Schooled In Murder:'Life and death in an enclosed society - excellent'Mail on Sunday'Impressive . . . Her form is P.D. James and her characters by Dorothy Sayers'Newsweek'A fine and powerful novel sure to delight readers in the mood for a thought-provoking, hard-hitting mystery'Baltimore Sun
Del 4 - Inspector Lynley
Suitable Vengeance
An utterly gripping, twist-filled mystery featuring Thomas Lynley, now appearing on BBC1 and iPlayer
Häftad, Engelska, 2012
142 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Don't miss Lynley's closest-to-home case yet, in the bestselling series that inspired the BBC series'Difficult to put down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'The twists and turns keep the reader on their toes to the very last page' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'Another page turner!!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'The family and personal details make it a major contributor to the series' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'A masterful writer and a book filled with intrigue' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader reviewInspector Thomas Lynley, 8th Earl of Asherton, embarks on his most daunting job yet: introducing his bride-to-be to his mother at the ancestral home of Howenstow in Cornwall.But his private concerns are soon forgotten as the brutal murder of a local journalist requires him to focus on the professional, rather than the personal.The investigation tears apart powerful ties of love and friendship, shattering the tranquillity of the picturesque Cornish community and exposing a long-buried family secret that will irrevocably alter the course of Lynley's life.Praise for A Suitable Vengeance'A first-class, page-turning read'The Times'Perceptive of character, inventive of plot and generous with local colour . . . A very good writer indeed'Jessica Mann'Even more intricate than George's deftly handled plot . . . are the paths etched by her anguished, memorable characters, as they struggle with the secrets of their hearts'Publishers Weekly
Del 5 - Inspector Lynley
For The Sake Of Elena
A thrilling, twisty Cambridge-set dark academia mystery featuring Thomas Lynley, now appearing on BBC1 and iPlayer
Häftad, Engelska, 2012
142 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
A Cambridge university student is found murdered in this shocking novel in the bestselling series that inspired BBC's Lynley'I can't put them down once I start reading' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'A great book, you just get immersed in it!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'Even if you enjoyed the TV series, the book is better' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'One of George's best, it kept me guessing right up to the end' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'I'm usually pretty sharp about whodunnit, but I sure didn't guess this one and I doubt if any reader will' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader reviewElena Weaver exuded intelligence and sexuality. A student at St Stephen's College, Cambridge, she lived a life of casual but intense physical and emotional relationships, with high standards and even higher aspirations.Until someone, lying in wait on the bank of the River Cam, bludgeoned her to death.Called into the rarefied world of academia, Inspector Thomas Lynley and his partner Barbara Havers find a tangled web of love, obsession and secrets to die for.Praise for For the Sake of Elena'Elizabeth George's best book yet. This is a first-rate mystery with powerful underlying themes which take us beyond the realms of detective fiction. Excellent!'Kenneth Branagh'Elizabeth George writes with wonderful confidence and a great sense of place. By the end of the first chapter I was hooked, the proof of a really good story'Rosamunde Pilcher'Ingenious . . . It is very well and subtly done'Sunday Times'A fascinating psychological picture of people under pressure'Penelope Fitzgerald'Fast paced and believable with strong, well-rounded characters and an absorbing background'Today'Cunningly deceptive'Scotsman
Del 7 - Inspector Lynley
Playing For The Ashes
A must-read mystery featuring Lynley, now appearing on BBC1 and iPlayer
Häftad, Engelska, 2012
153 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
A perfectly-plotted, 'deeply shocking' (Daily Mail) novel in the iconic, bestselling series that inspired BBC's Lynley'So much more than just a detective novel' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'The unexpected twists are formidable!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'Kept me on the hook right to the end' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'The washing up remained unstacked and dust settled as I could not put this down until I knew the end' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'One of the finest wordsmiths I have read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader reviewWhen the body of England's leading batsman, Kenneth Fleming, is discovered in the burnt-out shell of a country cottage, it looks like a clear-cut case of arson.Further investigation, however, reveals an almost embarrassing multitude of suspects for murder: from Fleming's lover to his son, nearly everyone in contact with Fleming seems to have a motive - and an opportunity.Inspector Lynley and his partner, Barbara Havers, are called in from Scotland Yard to help the local police force. What awaits them is a torment of twisted familial relationships and broken dreams - and as Lynley seeks to bring the murderer to justice, he must bear the weight of his own conscience.Praise for Playing for the Ashes'Brilliant . . . Deeply shocking'The Times'An adult and meaty crime story revolving around the perfect murder'Daily Mail'A treat . . . Unsentimental but heartbreaking, with complex characters and a sense of the sadness of life, this book is a treasure'Cosmopolitan'Another tour de force from one of today's best storytellers'Booklist
Del 8 - Inspector Lynley
In The Presence Of The Enemy
An utterly captivating detective novel featuring Lynley, now appearing on BBC1 and iPlayer
Häftad, Engelska, 2012
141 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
A high-stakes, personal case in the bestselling series that inspired BBC's Lynley'The tension is high and unrelenting' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'Excellent; a real difficult-to-put-down read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'The perfect description of psychopathology' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'Gripped me from page 1!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review'Truly gripping, at times funny, but in general very moving' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader reviewAs the editor of a popular tabloid, 'King of Sleaze' Dennis Luxford has made a career out of scandal. But the tables turn when he receives a ransom letter concerning his illegitimate daughter.To save the life of his child, Luxford must expose the girl's mother - Eve Bowen, now Under Secretary of State for the Home Office. Convinced that Charlotte's disappearance is just one more shabby tabloid ploy, Eve refuses to involve the police.Only when events take an unbearable turn is New Scotland Yard brought in, in the guise of Inspector Thomas Lynley and his partner, Barbara Havers. And as their investigations move from Westminster to Wiltshire, Lynley and Havers discover that treachery and betrayal lie perilously close to home.Praise for In the Presence of the Enemy'A page-turning treat'Sunday Times'Plenty of chill factor . . . This story is gripping from start to finish'Daily Mail'George is a superb purveyor of fear, malevolent atmosphere and warped minds . . . So cleverly does she manage the narrative threads, so convincingly do her characters behave on the edge of their emotions, so startling are the twists to her tale that I could have read more'The Times'A superb novel with a twist in the tale worthy of Agatha Christie'Daily Express'A highly astute psychological thriller . . . It has more twists and turns than a mountain road'OK
Del 9 - Inspector Lynley
In Pursuit of the Proper Sinner
A Page-Turning Mystery Featuring Thomas Lynley, now appearing on BBC1 and iPlayer
Häftad, Engelska, 2012
153 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
The ninth novel in the bestselling series that inspired BBC's LynleyTwo bodies - the corpses of a young man and woman - are discovered in the middle of a prehistoric stone circle in Derbyshire. Each met death in a different fashion. Each died violently.Inspector Lynley is asked to lead the investigation into the deaths, where he soon learns that one of the victims is the daughter of his former mentor, a retired undercover police officer. Meanwhile, a disgraced Barbara Havers frantically tries to assist in identifying the other body.As these two strands of the investigation collide, Lynley and Havers must face the murderous reality of human relationships once again, and realise that the ties that bind can also kill.Praise for In Pursuit of the Proper Sinner'An excellent drama of life and death in an enclosed society'Mail on Sunday'Captivating'The Times'The best plotter in the mystery game'Time Out'A master of the English mystery'New York Times'The multi-faceted surprise ending to the taut, suspenseful plot is the juiciest plum in this can't-put-down novel'Publishers Weekly
Del 10 - Inspector Lynley
Traitor to Memory
A Page-Turning Mystery Featuring Thomas Lynley, now appearing on BBC1 and iPlayer
Häftad, Engelska, 2012
153 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
The tenth novel in the bestselling series that inspired BBC's LynleyTwenty-eight-year-old virtuoso violinist Gideon Davies has lost not only his memory of music but also his ability to play the instrument he mastered as a five-year-old prodigy. All he can remember is a single name: Sonia.Then, one rainy evening, Gideon's mother Eugenie travels to London for a mysterious appointment. But before she is able to reach her destination, she is struck down and killed on a quiet street.In pursuing Eugenie's killer, Lynley and Havers come to know a group of people whose lives are inextricably connected by a long-ago death, a trial, and a prison sentence handed down as retribution for a crime no one has spoken of for twenty years.Praise for A Traitor to Memory'Absorbing . . . The pleasure of the book is the slow, surprising and often shocking unravelling of the various links between the main characters'Marcel Berlins, The Times'A long and absorbing read that will please lovers of the traditional crime novel'Scotland on Sunday'An emotionally satisfying and intellectually compelling read'New York Daily News'She can compete with the best . . . A book worthy of her immense talent'The Times'George is excellent at slowly unfolding plot and atmosphere . . . Fine writing and sensitive handling of relationships'Independent'Classical music, cybersex and vehicular homicide figure prominently in this sprawling epic . . . This can only add to her growing reputation as doyenne of English mystery novelists'Publishers Weekly
Del 16 - Inspector Lynley
Banquet of Consequences
A Page-Turning Mystery Featuring Thomas Lynley, now appearing on BBC1 and iPlayer
Häftad, Engelska, 2017
153 kr
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The seventeenth novel in the bestselling series that inspired BBC's LynleyThe suicide of William Goldacre is devastating to those left behind. But what was the cause of his tragedy and how far might the consequences reach? And why is there a link between the young man's death and an horrific poisoning in Cambridge?Following various career-threatening misdemeanours, DS Barbara Havers is desperate to redeem herself. So when a past encounter with bestselling feminist writer Claire Abbott gives her a connection to the Cambridge murder, she begs DI Thomas Lynley to let her pursue the crime.Soon, Lynley finds himself investigating the London end of an ever more darkly disturbing case, while Havers looks behind the peaceful facade of country life to discover a twisted world of desire and deceit - and no shortage of suspects. Praise for A Banquet of Consequences'One of Ms. George's best mysteries, original in concept and fascinating in the breadth of its characters'Washington Times'Always satisfying'Kirkus'George again proves adept at constructing a mystery and deconstructing the mystery of human nature'Colombus Dispatch
Del 19 - Inspector Lynley
Punishment She Deserves
A Page-Turning Mystery Featuring Thomas Lynley, now appearing on BBC1 and iPlayer
Häftad, Engelska, 2019
153 kr
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Award-winning author Elizabeth George delivers another masterpiece of suspense in her Inspector Lynley series.When a Member of Parliament shows up at New Scotland Yard requesting an investigation into the suicide of the son of one of his constituents in the beautiful town of Ludlow, the Assistant Commissioner sees two opportunities in this request: the first is to have an MP owing him a favour, and the second is to get rid of Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers, whose career at the Met has been hanging by a thread for quite some time. So he assigns Havers to the case and for good measure partners her with the one person who shares his wish to see the back of her, Detective Chief Superintendent Isabelle Ardery.But Ardery has her own difficulties. She is not happy to be sent away from London and as a result is in a rush to return. This causes her to overlook certain uncomfortable facts. Soon, the case is opened again and this time, it is Lynley who must accompany Havers to Ludlow, with little more than a week to save the Met's reputation and Barbara's job. And the more they investigate, the more it looks as if the suicide was part of a much more sinister pattern of events.
Del 20 - Inspector Lynley
Something to Hide
A Page-Turning Mystery Featuring Thomas Lynley, now appearing on BBC1 and iPlayer
Häftad, Engelska, 2023
117 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
A hugely complex and entertaining novel - Star Pick*, The Times Crime ClubElizabeth George delivers another intelligent, intricate mystery - New York TimesSuperlative . . . This is a memorable addition to [the Inspector Lynley] series - Publishers Weekly (starred, boxed review)Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers and Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley are back in the next Lynley novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Elizabeth George.A Nigerian born detective sergeant working for the Metropolitan Police is found unconscious in her own flat and ends up in hospital where she dies of her injury. The post-mortem reveals that the subdural hematoma is the result of a blow to her head. DI Thomas Lynley, DS Barbara Havers and DS Winston Nkata are called in to investigate a case that touches upon not only the work and the life of the murdered detective but also upon a controversial cultural tradition that damages and often destroys the future of everyone it involves.
Del 20 - Inspector Lynley
Something to Hide
A Page-Turning Mystery Featuring Thomas Lynley, now appearing on BBC1 and iPlayer
Häftad, Engelska, 2023
117 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
A hugely complex and entertaining novel - Star Pick*, The Times Crime ClubElizabeth George delivers another intelligent, intricate mystery - New York TimesSuperlative . . . This is a memorable addition to [the Inspector Lynley] series - Publishers Weekly (starred, boxed review)Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers and Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley are back in the next Lynley novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Elizabeth George.A Nigerian born detective sergeant working for the Metropolitan Police is found unconscious in her own flat and ends up in hospital where she dies of her injury. The post-mortem reveals that the subdural hematoma is the result of a blow to her head. DI Thomas Lynley, DS Barbara Havers and DS Winston Nkata are called in to investigate a case that touches upon not only the work and the life of the murdered detective but also upon a controversial cultural tradition that damages and often destroys the future of everyone it involves.