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Discover the gripping new installment in the acclaimed Inspector Lynley series. Elizabeth George returns with a masterfully woven tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat. In this intricately crafted mystery, Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers and Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley are back in action, tackling a case that intertwines personal tragedy with pressing cultural issues. When a Nigerian-born detective sergeant is found unconscious in her flat, the investigation reveals layers of complexity that delve deep into the heart of a controversial cultural tradition. This captivating narrative not only explores the harsh realities of life in the Metropolitan Police but also raises important questions about the societal impact of traditions that threaten futures. With praise from prestigious outlets such as Publishers Weekly and The Times Crime Club, this brand new release is a must-read for fans of crime fiction. Immerse yourself in this unique blend of mystery and cultural reflection and discover why Elizabeth George is beloved by readers everywhere. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW, ISBN: 9781529346572, Format: B-format paperback, Year: 2023, Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529346572
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2023
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Description:
A hugely complex and entertaining novel - Star Pick*, The Times Crime Club
Elizabeth George delivers another intelligent, intricate mystery - New York Times
Superlative . . . 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.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529346572
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2023
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Description:
A hugely complex and entertaining novel - Star Pick*, The Times Crime Club
Elizabeth George delivers another intelligent, intricate mystery - New York Times
Superlative . . . 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.