Description
Believing the Lie by Elizabeth George is the seventeenth intricately plotted mystery in the acclaimed Inspector Lynley series. When Scotland Yard’s Thomas Lynley is sent undercover to investigate the apparent accidental drowning of Ian Cresswell at the insistence of his wealthy uncle, Bernard Fairclough, nothing seems suspicious at first glance. However, as Lynley enlists his close friends Simon and Deborah St. James to help probe beneath the surface, the Fairclough family’s polished exterior begins to unravel.
What follows is a layered, character-driven investigation filled with long-held secrets, betrayals, and hidden motives. Deborah’s inquiry leads her to Nicholas Fairclough, the family’s troubled heir, and his enigmatic wife, while Lynley and Simon dig into the tangled lives of the victim’s ex-wife and her new partner. Elizabeth George’s masterful storytelling lays bare the lies we tell ourselves and each other, in a tale where deception and loyalty collide with devastating consequences.
A compelling read for lovers of classic British crime fiction with richly drawn characters and slow-burning psychological intrigue.
