Well-Schooled in Murder: An Inspector Lynley Novel: 3

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Well-Schooled in Murder: An Inspector Lynley Novel: 3
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Elizabeth George
SeriesInspector Lynley
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:464
Dimensions(mm): Height 196,Width 128
Category/GenreCrime and mystery
ISBN/Barcode 9781444738285
ClassificationsDewey:813.54
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Hodder & Stoughton
Imprint Hodder Paperback
Publication Date 12 April 2012
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The quiet, confident atmosphere of Bredgar Chambers School is shattered by the discovery of the body of one of its pupils in a country churchyard. Who murdered the brilliant boy and why How did his body get from the school to the distant churchyard Why had he lied about his exeat destination Inspector Thomas Lynley and his partner, Barbara Havers, find their investigations hampered by the code of honour and loyalty that prevail in the old and distinguished public school. But they discover within the confines of that privileged community a culture of cruelty that stretches back across the generations.

Author Biography

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

Reviews

Life and death in an enclosed society - excellent - Mail on Sunday Impressive . . . Her form is P.D. James and her characters by Dorothy Sayers - Newsweek