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.

Recovering from the murder of his 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.

Elizabeth George's masterly novel sees Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley back centre stage in an intricate crime drama

About the Author
Elizabeth George is the author of highly acclaimed novels of psychological suspense. She won the Anthony and Agatha Best First Novel awards in America and received the Grand Prix de Litterature Policiere in France. In 1990 she was awarded the prestigious German prize for international mystery fiction, the MIMI. Her novels have now been adapted for television by the BBC. An Edgar and Macavity Nominee as well as a New York Times and international bestselling author, Elizabeth George lives on Whidbey Island in the state of Washington. Visit Elizabeth`s website at www.elizabethgeorgeonline.com

Reviews
A cool, clever book that needs concentration and a sharp brain to unravel * Sunday Express *
A fascinating read * Woman *
Presses all the buttons to make us hoover her stuff up * Daily Telegraph *
She's a designer of fastidious mosaics that never fail to intrigue * Guardian *



Book Information
ISBN 9781444730142
Author Elizabeth George
Format Paperback
Page Count 688
Imprint Hodder Paperback
Publisher Hodder & Stoughton
Weight(grams) 535g
Dimensions(mm) 202mm * 156mm * 45mm