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In Pursuit of the Proper Sinner

An Inspector Lynley Novel: 10
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In In Pursuit of the Proper Sinner by Elizabeth George, Inspector Thomas Lynley and his partner, Barbara Havers, delve into a perplexing murder case involving the deaths of two individuals found on the moors. As they navigate rocky personal dynamics and challenging clues, they uncover dark secrets and hidden motives that test their detective skills to the limit in this gripping crime thriller.
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You might enjoy this book if you are drawn to intricate crime investigations set in the English countryside, complete with well-developed characters and suspenseful twists. Elizabeth George's skill in blending psychological drama with a gripping plot makes this a thrilling read for fans of detective and mystery genres.

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In Pursuit of the Proper Sinner

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

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

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When the body of Nicola Maiden, the daughter of a retired Scotland Yard undercover officer, is found near an unidentified body in the middle of a prehistoric stone circle in Derbyshire, Inspector Lynley is asked to lead the investigation into the deaths.

Lynley must get to the bottom of the crime without the assistance of his long-time partner Sergeant Barbara Havers, following her demotion as a result of an internal investigation.

But Barbara Havers has plans of her own, and they involve the very case that Lynley is working on...

In Pursuit of the Proper Sinner by Elizabeth George offers a gripping narrative filled with suspense and intrigue, as Inspector Lynley navigates the complexities of this chilling case.

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Elizabeth George's In Pursuit of the Proper Sinner is praised for its suspenseful, intricately plotted mystery with a multi-faceted surprise ending. Reviewers commend her storytelling, noting the novel as a thoroughly satisfying and engrossing read due to its complex array of motives and suspects. The book is highlighted for its international appeal, reflective of George's time spent between California and London.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444738353

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 August 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 46.0mm

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 568g

Pages: 720

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 Litt rature Polici re 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

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