Inspector Lynley is back centre stage in an intricate new crime drama. Still grieving for his murdered wife, Lynley heads to the wilds of the Lake District to carry out a 'confidential review' into the death of the nephew of a business magnate. As he comes to know the various members of the Fairclough dynasty, he finds many possible motives for murder and uncovers secrets at the heart of the Cumbrian community. 'George is one of the best crime novelists around' "Time Out"

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.

'A fascinating read.' Woman 20120116

Elizabeth George is the author of the internationally bestselling Lynley novels, adapted for television by the BBC as the Inspector Lynley Mysteries. She has been honoured with the Anthony and Agatha Best First Novel awards in America, the Grand Prix de Litterature Policiere in France and the prestigious German prize for international mystery fiction, the MIMI '1990'. An Edgar and Macavity Nominee, Elizabeth George lives on Whidbey Island in the state of Washington.

Elizabeth George: Die Amerikanerin Elizabeth George hatte von Jugend an ein ausgeprägtes Faible für die britische Krimitradition. Psychologische Raffinesse, präziser Spannungsaufbau und ein unfehlbarer Sinn für Dramatik charakterisieren ihre Bücher. Ausgezeichnet mit dem Anthony Award, dem Agatha Award und dem Grand Prix de Litérature Policière. Die Autorin lebt in Huntington Beach/Kalifornien.