ELIZABETH GEORGE

An isolated Scottish mansion is the venue for a reading of a controversial new play by a West End theatre company. But on the very first evening, the playwright is savagely murdered, and Inspector Thomas Lynley faces the most testing case of his career. For one of the suspects is Lady Helen Clyde, the woman Lynley loves. And as he attempts to un...

The sixth novel in the

As the editor of a left-wing tabloid, Dennis Luxford has made a career out of exposing scandal and destroying reputations. When offered the chance of breaking another government 'sleaze' story, his hesitation seems inexplicable. At the heart of this scoop lies the kidnapping of Luxford's daughter.

Presents a mystery from international bestseller and queen of crime, Elizabeth George.

The shocking conclusion of Elizabeth George's previous bestseller )With No One As Witness(. Twelve year old Joel, abandoned by his parents finds himself and his siblings dumped with an aunt. Under suspicion for the gunning down of Thomas Lynley's wife, it takes a Faustian pact for him to look after his siblings. But the Devil will have his pay.