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This Body of Death

An Inspector Lynley Novel: 16
By Elizabeth George
Series: Inspector Lynley
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This Body of Death by Elizabeth George is a gripping crime and thriller novel that delves into the complexities of a murder investigation. Set in London, the story follows Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley as he returns to Scotland Yard, stepping into an intricate case involving a woman's body found in a cemetery. As multiple storylines intertwine, the narrative explores themes of justice, trauma, and human frailty, keeping readers on edge with its intricate plotting.
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You might enjoy this gripping crime and thriller novel if you appreciate intricate plots and well-developed characters. The story expertly weaves a complex murder investigation with psychological depth, offering fans of detective fiction a compelling and immersive reading experience.

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This Body of Death

Elizabeth George's masterly new novel brings Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley back onto centre stage in an intricate crime drama

Elizabeth George's masterly new novel brings Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley back onto centre stage in an intricate crime drama

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DI Thomas Lynley is still on compassionate leave after the murder of his wife. The discovery of a body in a Stoke Newington cemetery offers Isabelle Ardery, his temporary replacement at the Met, the chance to make her mark with a high-profile murder investigation.

Persuading Lynley back to work seems the best way to guarantee a result: Lynley's team is fiercely loyal to him and Isabelle needs them—and especially Barbara Havers—on side. The Met is twitchy: a series of PR disasters has undermined its confidence. Isabelle knows that she'll be operating under the unforgiving scrutiny of the media, so is quick—perhaps too quick—to pin the murder on a convenient suspect.

The murder trail leads Lynley and Havers to the New Forest and the eventual resolution of the case. Its roots are in a long-ago act of violence that has poisoned subsequent generations, and its outcome is both tragic and shocking.

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Elizabeth George's This Body of Death is highly praised for its intricate plot, suspenseful storytelling, and dynamic contrasts between settings. Reviewers commend George's ability to sustain reader interest over a lengthy narrative, with intricate and surprising twists keeping readers guessing until the end. The book is celebrated for its richly deceptive murder mystery and vivid character development, illustrating George's skill in crime writing, likened to a modern Dorothy L. Sayers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444711196

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 February 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 48.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 583g

Pages: 736

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Crime & Thriller Elizabeth George Fiction General Fiction Series: Inspector Lynley

About the Author

Elizabeth George is an Edgar and Macavity Nominee and an internationally bestselling author of highly acclaimed novels of psychological suspense. Her first novel, A Great Deliverance, was honoured with the Anthony and Agatha Best First Novel awards in America and received the Grand Prix de Litterature Policiere in France. Her novels have been adapted for television by the BBC as the Inspector Lynley Mysteries.

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