When 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 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. They find a torment of twisted familial relationships and broken dreams - and as he brings the murderer to justice, Lynley must bear the weight of his own conscience.

The seventh novel in the best-selling Inspector Lynley mystery series

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 very fine writer * The Times *
An adult and meaty crime story * Daily Mail *
Ms George is the connoisseur's crime writer * Sunday Express *
Ingenious * Sunday Times *



Book Information
ISBN 9781444738322
Author Elizabeth George
Format Paperback
Page Count 704
Imprint Hodder Paperback
Publisher Hodder & Stoughton
Weight(grams) 548g
Dimensions(mm) 195mm * 164mm * 47mm