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A Suitable Vengeance (Inspector Lynley, Bk 4)
A Suitable Vengeance - Inspector Lynley, Bk 4
Author: Elizabeth George
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 ...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780553295603
ISBN-10: 0553295608
Publication Date: 1992
Pages: 464
Rating:
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 142 ratings
Publisher: Bantam
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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reviewed A Suitable Vengeance (Inspector Lynley, Bk 4) on + 180 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
A well-writen mystery novel in the Inspector Lynley series. This one is in Cornwell. Great British mystery. My favorite author.
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A gripping story of love, family and friendship with just happens to have murders wrapped up in it as well.
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reviewed A Suitable Vengeance (Inspector Lynley, Bk 4) on + 20 more book reviews
I'm not a big mystery reader, but I do enjoy Elizabeth George because of her characters. Her stories are about people, not just murders. This was no exception.
althea avatar reviewed A Suitable Vengeance (Inspector Lynley, Bk 4) on + 774 more book reviews
A contemporary murder mystery set in Britain. Rich folks, drug use, love affairs and medical research all play a part in this fairly typical whodunnit.
Not bad - my main complaint is that for the first couple of chapters you really think one of the main characters is an older man, then you find out he's 32. (Both the friend who gave me the book and I felt this way). It's disconcerting to have to readjust your mental image of him so suddenly. And I didn't find the drug use, as portrayed, very convincing. I got the feeling Ms. George has likely not tried any illegal drugs (not that I'm saying she should!)
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This book goes back in time & fills in part of the story of Tommy & Deborah's engagement. They all go to Cornwall for an engagement weekend.

This book has a little bit of everything. Lots of turmoil among the different families (Lynley's, St. James' & Deborah's), some drug dealing, sex & jealousy. It was well worth the read, especially if you're a fan of the series. It's prior to Lynley's partnership with Havers, but she does make a short noteworthy appearance.


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