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Believing the Lie

ebook / ISBN-13: 9781848949720

Price: £9.99

ON SALE: 5th January 2012

Genre: Fiction & Related Items / Crime & Mystery

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Detective Inspector Lynley is approached by business magnate Bernard Fairclough for a confidential review – not a formal investigation – of the circumstances of his nephew’s demise. The coroner’s verdict is accidental death. Still grieving for his murdered wife, Lynley has personal reasons for 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’s ambitions to improve her Detective Sergeant’s appearance. When he comes to know the various members of the extended Fairclough dynasty, Lynley finds many possible motives for murder, and uncovers layers of deceit and betrayal that expose the lies at the heart of the Cumbrian community.

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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, <i>Saga</i>
The author writes brilliantly and has an incredible ability to set a scene and create characters you want to know more about.
<i>Sun</i>
Presses all the buttons to make us hoover her stuff up
<i>Daily Telegraph</i>
She's a designer of fastidious mosaics that never fail to intrigue
<i>Guardian</i>
A cool, clever book that needs concentration and a sharp brain to unravel
<i>Sunday Express</i>
A fascinating read
<i>Woman</i>