The sixth novel in the best-selling Inspector Lynley mystery series
When Deborah St James hears of the unexpected death of Reverend Sage, her sadness has a very personal tinge. For their paths had crossed some months earlier at a particularly vulnerable time for Deborah, and she had found herself confessing her intimate anguish to this sympathetic stranger.
When she realizes that his death is far from accidental, Deborah, with her husband, Simon, enlists the help of Inspector Lynley, and the trio embark upon an investigation that hinges upon the overriding - and ultimately destructive - power of parental love.
She writes extremely well, plots brilliantly and reaches an emotional level deeper than most . . . Captivating - The Times
Splendid writing . . . the mystery is a very good one - Sunday Telegraph
Superbly constructed . . . George wastes not a single strand of her virtuoso plot - Scotsman
She writes extremely well, plots brilliantly and reaches an emotional level deeper than most . . . Captivating - The Times
Splendid writing . . . the mystery is a very good one - Sunday Telegraph
Superbly constructed . . . George wastes not a single strand of her virtuoso plot - Scotsman
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 France's and Germany's 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.