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Fiction, Crime & mystery
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Hodder Paperbacks
- Paperback Aug 28, 2012 | 9781444730142 | RRP $22.99 Buy Now
- Audiobook Jan 5, 2012 | 9781444730920 | RRP $37.99 Buy Now
- e-Book Jan 5, 2012 | 9781848949720 | RRP $11.99 Buy Now
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Hodder & Stoughton
- Paperback Aug 28, 2012 | 9781444730142 | RRP $22.99 Buy Now
- Audiobook Jan 5, 2012 | 9781444730920 | RRP $37.99 Buy Now
- e-Book Jan 5, 2012 | 9781848949720 | RRP $11.99 Buy Now
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Hodder & Stoughton
- Paperback Aug 28, 2012 | 9781444730142 | RRP $22.99 Buy Now
- Audiobook Jan 5, 2012 | 9781444730920 | RRP $37.99 Buy Now
- e-Book Jan 5, 2012 | 9781848949720 | RRP $11.99 Buy Now
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Elizabeth George's masterly new novel sees Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley back centre stage in an intricate crime drama.
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.
Praise for Believing the Lie: An Inspector Lynley Novel: 17
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A fascinating read. - Woman
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Presses all the buttons to make us hoover her stuff up - Daily Telegraph
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She's a designer of fastidious mosaics that never fail to intrigue. - Guardian
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A confession: I'm addicted to Elizabeth George; her crime novels combine Victorian craftsmanship, psychological observation and ingenious plotting. George's celebrated attention to detail keeps the reader totally immersed. Bliss. - Kate Saunders, Saga
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An intelligent book, clipped and precise, every word chosen with care . . . a cool, clever book that needs concentration and a sharp brain to unravel . . . Along the way to solving the crime we meet some finely drawn characters who emerge as real people with faults and frailties. Ms George is the connoisseur's crime writer. Like fine wine, her words need to be savoured . . . Lynley is a policeman with a gentle touch and it is good to have him back on such brilliant form. - Sunday Express
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The author writes brilliantly and has an incredible ability to set a scene and create characters you want to know more about. - Sun
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Her books are painstakingly and satisfyingly accurate in their detail of life in Britain - Good Book Guide
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Elizabeth George
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.
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