Something to Hide: An Inspector Lynley Novel: 21 - Elizabeth George
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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.
P> Review What George does so well is to create full portraits of those affected by her chosen theme - New York Times"Abso-bloody-lutely" good! That would be DS Barbara Havers verdict on this one. . . . An unsettling and thoroughly involving narrative - BooklistA skillfully spun yarn of murder and mayhem - Kirkus ReviewsSuperlative . . . This is a memorable addition to [the Inspector Lynley] series - Publishers Weekly (starred, boxed review)It feels like meeting old friends and that youre almost solving the crime together - Belfast TelegraphPraise for Elizabeth George and THE PUNISHMENT SHE DESERVES:Her crime novels combine Victorian craftsmanship, psychological observation and ingenious plotting. Georges celebrated attention to detail keeps the reader totally immersed. Bliss. - SagaRich with descriptive detail and emotional nuance. Several alternating plot threads unspool at length, all of which weave tightly together with pleasing inevitability . . . What has been said before deserves repeating: From suspense to social commentary, from violence to pathos, from villainy to possible redemption, Ms. George can do it all, with style. - Wall Street JournalBolstered by Georges polished prose, the twentieth Lynley mystery moves briskly along, showing the author at the peak of her powers. - Booklist Review What George does so well is to create full portraits of those affected by her chosen theme - New York Times"Abso-bloody-lutely" good! That would be DS Barbara Havers verdict on this one. . . . An unsettling and thoroughly involving narrative - BooklistA skillfully spun yarn of murder and mayhem - Kirkus ReviewsSuperlative . . . This is a memorable addition to [the Inspector Lynley] series - Publishers Weekly (starred, boxed review)It feels like meeting old friends and that youre almost solving the crime together - Belfast TelegraphPraise for Elizabeth George and THE PUNISHMENT SHE DESERVES:Her crime novels combine Victorian craftsmanship, psychological observation and ingenious plotting. Georges celebrated attention to detail keeps the reader totally immersed. Bliss. - SagaRich with descriptive detail and emotional nuance. Several alternating plot threads unspool at length, all of which weave tightly together with pleasing inevitability . . . What has been said before deserves repeating: From suspense to social commentary, from violence to pathos, from villainy to possible redemption, Ms. George can do it all, with style. - Wall Street JournalBolstered by Georges polished prose, the twentieth Lynley mystery moves briskly along, showing the author at the peak of her powers. - Booklist Book Description Elizabeth George delivers another intelligent, intricate mystery - New York TimesAward-winning author Elizabeth George delivers another masterpiece of suspense in her Inspector Lynley series. From the Publisher Elizabeth George is the internationally bestselling author of twenty psychological suspense novels, four young adult novels, two books of non-fiction and two short-story collections. Her work has been honoured with an Anthony Award, an Agatha Award, two Edgar nominations, and both Frances and Germanys first prize for crime fiction. She has taught creative writing internationally and is the recipient of an honorary doctorate in humane letters and an honorary MFA in creative writing. She lives in Seattle, Washington. About the Author: Elizabeth George is the internationally bestselling author of twenty psychological suspense novels, four young adult novels, two books of non-fiction and two short-story collections. Her work has been honoured with an Anthony Award, an Agatha Award, two Edgar nominations, and both Frances and Germanys first prize for crime fiction. She has taught creative writing internationally and is the recipient of an honorary doctorate in humane letters and an honorary MFA in creative writing. She lives in Seattle, Washington.(BK-9781529346558)
| SKU | BK-9781529346558 |
| Barcode # | 9781529346558 |
| Brand | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Artist / Author | Elizabeth George |
| Shipping Weight | 0.7800kg |
| Shipping Width | 0.160m |
| Shipping Height | 0.050m |
| Shipping Length | 0.240m |
| Type | Hardcover |
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