About the book
“Ms. George proves that the classiest crime writers are true novelists.”—The New York Times
Award-winning author Elizabeth George gives us an early glimpse into the lives of Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley, forensic scientist Simon Allcourt-St. James, and Lady Helen Clyde in a superlative mystery that is also a fascinating inquiry into the crimes of the heart. Lynley, the eighth earl of Asherton, has brought to Howenstow, his family home, the young woman he has asked to be his bride. But the savage murder of a local journalist is the catalyst for a lethal series of events that shatters the calm of a picturesque Cornwall village and embroils Lynley and St. James in a case far outside their jurisdiction—and a little too close to home. When a second death follows closely on the heels of the first, Lynley finds he can't help taking the investigation personally—because the evidence points to a killer within his own family.
Praise for A Suitable Vengeance
“Elizabeth George reigns as queen of the mystery genre. The Lynley books constitute the smartest, most gratifying complex and impassioned mystery series now being published.”—Entertainment Weekly
“Ms. George can do it all, with style to spare.”—The Wall Street Journal
“George goes to the head of the genre, with class.”—People
Editions of A Suitable Vengeance
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780553074079
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780553295603
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780553384826
- EBook
- ISBN 9780553904871
- Audiobook
- ISBN 9780736627962
- Audiobook
- ISBN 9780553452860
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780553750874
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781984882561
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781984882578
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“Ms. George proves that the classiest crime writers are true novelists.”—The New York Times
Award-winning author Elizabeth George gives us an early glimpse into the lives of Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley, forensic scientist Simon Allcourt-St. James, and Lady Helen Clyde in a superlative mystery that is also a fascinating inquiry into the crimes of the heart. Lynley, the eighth earl of Asherton, has brought to Howenstow, his family home, the young woman he has asked to be his bride. But the savage murder of a local journalist is the catalyst for a lethal series of events that shatters the calm of a picturesque Cornwall village and embroils Lynley and St. James in a case far outside their jurisdiction—and a little too close to home. When a second death follows closely on the heels of the first, Lynley finds he can't help taking the investigation personally—because the evidence points to a killer within his own family.
Praise for A Suitable Vengeance
“Elizabeth George reigns as queen of the mystery genre. The Lynley books constitute the smartest, most gratifying complex and impassioned mystery series now being published.”—Entertainment Weekly
“Ms. George can do it all, with style to spare.”—The Wall Street Journal
“George goes to the head of the genre, with class.”—People
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Suitable Vengeance about?
“Ms. George proves that the classiest crime writers are true novelists.”—The New York Times
Award-winning author Elizabeth George gives us an early glimpse into the lives of Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley, forensic scientist Simon Allcourt-St. James, and Lady Helen Clyde in a superlative mystery that is also a fascinating inquiry into the crimes of the heart. Lynley, the eighth earl of Asherton, has brought to Howenstow, his family home, the young woman he has asked to be his bride. But the savage murder of a local journalist is the catalyst for a lethal series of events that shatters the calm of a picturesque Cornwall village and embroils Lynley and St. James in a case far outside their jurisdiction—and a little too close to home. When a second death follows closely on the heels of the first, Lynley finds he can't help taking the investigation personally—because the evidence points to a killer within his own family.
Praise for A Suitable Vengeance
“Elizabeth George reigns as queen of the mystery genre. The Lynley books constitute the smartest, most gratifying complex and impassioned mystery series now being published.”—Entertainment Weekly
“Ms. George can do it all, with style to spare.”—The Wall Street Journal
“George goes to the head of the genre, with class.”—People
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in A Suitable Vengeance?
Fiction > Thriller / suspense fiction
Where can I read a sample of A Suitable Vengeance?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780553074079
Is A Suitable Vengeance part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Inspector Lynley
Who is/are the Author/s of the book A Suitable Vengeance?
Elizabeth George
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
A Suitable Vengeance is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780553074079) and paperback(ISBN 9780553295603) and paperback(ISBN 9780553384826) and ebook(ISBN 9780553904871) and audiobook(ISBN 9780736627962) and audiobook(ISBN 9780553452860) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780553750874) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781984882561) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781984882578)
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