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When the body of Nicola Maiden, the daughter of a retired Scotland Yard undercover officer, is found near an unidentified body in the middle of a pre-historic stone circle in Derbyshire, Inspector Lynley is asked to lead the investigation into the deaths. Lynley must get to the bottom of the crime without the assistance of his long-time partner Sergeant Barbara Havers following her demotion as a result of an internal investigation. But Barbara Havers has plans of her own, and they involve the very case that Lynley is working on . . .

A sleepy Essex fishing village ignites when a local immigrant is found dead on the beach. Sergeant Barbara Havers probes a deceptively complex and highly personal case that reveals the terrible price people pay for deceiving others and themselves. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

When Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley, Eighth Earl of Asherton, and his fiancee, Deborah Cotter, arrive at Howenstow, Lynley's family home, they find the atmosphere rife with tension.

Inspector Thomas Lynley of Scotland Yard, who first appeared in "A Great Deliverance", investigates the murder of a playwright at a Scottish country house hotel, where the members of a West End theatre company have assembled for the first reading of a controversial new play.

Elena Weaver, in her skimpy dresses and bright jewellery, exuded intelligence and sexuality. A student at St Stephen's College, Cambridge, she lived a life of casual but intense physical and emotional relationships, with scores to settle and targets to achieve. Until someone, lying in wait on the bank of the River Cam, where Elena went running every morning, bludgeoned the young woman to death. Called into the rarefied world of academia, Inspector Thomas Lynley and his partner Barbara Havers find a tangled skein of love, obsession and desire - a maelstrom of emotion that has claimed Elena Weaver's life.

This practical study guide is a wonderful complement to The Remarkable Women of the Bible by Elizabeth George as well as a powerful exploration of lives changed by God's love. Thought-provoking questions, reflective studies, and personal applications illuminate the riches of a godly life for contemporary women as they glean lessons from women of Scripture: Jocebed teaches the blessing of motherhood. Deborah shares the power of wisdom. Ruth and Naomi demonstrate that gift of devotion. The Remarkable Women of the Bible Growth and Study Guide provides fresh nourishment from a woman's point of view and the keys to a fulfilling, joyful, and meaningful relationship with God. This is an excellent resource for personal or group study.

The book encourages young girls to embody positive traits derived from the book of Proverbs, highlighting qualities such as helpfulness, confidence, and kindness. Accompanied by Luenebrink's watercolor illustrations, the text emphasizes God's wishes for girls to embrace these virtues, fostering a sense of creativity and cheerfulness in their lives.

Acknowledges the hard times we all face and reveals how people can count it all joy, including: understanding trials are not punishment; realizing God's grace is sufficient to get them through trials; knowing the benefits brought by trials-patience, endurance, empathy; and, experiencing deeper faith as they depend on God through trials.

Asks where better can we learn about right character and conduct than Jesus Himself? This title presents a treasure trove of truths and applications that enable women to follow well in the footsteps of Jesus.

Do you yearn for a closer walk with God? For a greater understanding of what it means to let Him live through you? For the marks of His presence in your life? This title gives practical help for how you can do that in this study of the fruit of the Spirit.

Where can women get the wisdom that will help them make the right choices in the many decisions of life? How can they develop a faith that won't waver or crumble when they're overwhelmed by life's trials and temptations? This book answers these questions and provides practical guidance on many issues that affect Christian women daily. schovat popis

Delving into 1 Timothy, Elizabeth shares how women can deepen their Christian walk, paying special attention to:Focus--putting God at the center of everythingHeart attitudes--bearing good fruitBehavior--glorifying GodThis Bible study makes the quest for godliness an exciting and practical journey! schovat popis

Now the principles of Elizabeth George's bestselling A Woman After God's Own Heart (more than 730,000 copies sold) are shared in sweet poetry for little girls. Teaming up once again with popular artist Judy Luenebrink ( God's Wisdom for Little Girls) Elizabeth George shares the gift of pursing a heart filled with: With charming paintings and easy-to-learn rhymes, this is the perfect way to give a little girl the gift of knowing God and His love for her.

Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers and Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley are back in the next Lynley novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth George. Michael Lobb has just been found dead on the floor of his family’s tin & pewter workshop. It’s suspicious enough that his body was found by a representative of EcoMining, a company keen on acquiring his family’s land, and it’s made even worse when he’s revealed to have been the majority owner of the business and the sole obstacle preventing a deal from being made. But it doesn’t take long for Detective Beatrice Hannaford to unearth the layers of estrangement that surrounded Michael in his final days, pointing suspicions elsewhere. In comes Kayla, a young woman half Michaels’ age, who has just been made a widow. Detective Inspectors Thomas Lynley and Barbara Havers are brought in to help solve the crime and search for justice amid a community that already trusts no one and fears any outsiders.

The brutal, inexplicable death of Inspector Thomas Lynley's wife has left Scotland Yard shocked and searching for answers. Even more horrifying is that the trigger was apparently pulled by a twelve-year-old boy. Who is he? Where did he come from? And what were the circumstances that led to his final act of desperation? That story begins on the other side of London, in rough North Kensington, where the three mixed-race, virtually orphaned Campbell children are bounced first from their grandmother then to their aunt. The oldest, fifteen-year-old Ness, is headed for trouble as fast as her high-heeled boots will take her. That leaves the middle child, Joel, to care for the youngest, Toby. No one wants to put it into words, but something clearly isn't right with Toby. Before long, there are signs that Joel himself has problems. A local gang starts harassing him and threatening his brother. To protect his family, Joel makes a pact with the devil—a move that leads straight to the front doorstep of Thomas Lynley. The anatomy of a murder, the story of a family in crisis, What Came Before He Shot Her is a powerful, emotional novel full of deep psychological insights, a novel that only the incomparable Elizabeth George could write.

Anger, jealousy, gluttony, sloth, lust, greed and pride. The Seven Deadly sins. Doesn't every major crime have one of these deadly sins at its root? This volume selects two of them, lust and greed, as the inspiration for a selection of brand new stories, chosen and edited by internationally bestselling author Elizabeth George.

Harriet Vane has never dared to return to her old Oxford college. Now, despite her scandalous life, she has been summoned back . . . At first she thinks her worst fears have been fulfilled, as she encounters obscene graffiti, poison pen letters and a disgusting effigy when she arrives at sedate Shrewsbury College for the 'Gaudy' celebrations. But soon, Harriet realises that she is not the only target of this murderous malice - and asks Lord Peter Wimsey to help. 'I admire her novels ... she has great fertility of invention, ingenuity and a wonderful eye for detail' P. D. James

Klasická anglická detektivka, ve které lord Petr Wimsey tentokrát řeší případ nespravedlivě obviněné spisovatelky. Mladá, půvabná spisovatelka, autorka detektivních románů, je obviněna z vraždy svého druha. Lord Wimsey, příslušník anglické aristokracie, milovník starých tisků a detektiv-amatér v ní najde zalíbení a je přesvědčen o její nevině. Lord Petr svými neotřelými metodami pátrá po pravdě a snaží se dokázat, že svého partnera neotrávila. Duchaplná detektivka se zajímavou zápletkou a anglickým humorem.

Detektivní román anglické autorky je ve své podstatě napínavým společenským příběhem s psychologickou zápletkou. Hlavním hrdinou je zde svérázný příslušník anglické šlechty, který kromě zájmu o staré tisky má jako koníčka řešení záhadných kriminálních případů. Jeho logika, schopnost analýzy i dedukce mu zajišťuje ve všech případech veliký náskok před ortodoxními metodami představitelů anglické policie. Napínavý styl, zajímavá zápletka a kvalitní překlad zaručují knize čtenářský úspěch

Detektívka Vražda potrebuje reklamu Dorothy Sayersovej je jednou z najtypickejších v tomto žánri: má správne napätie, rad výrazných, majstrovsky podaných postáv, záhadnú smrť na samom začiatku príbehu, zložitú zápletku, vydieranie i úporné hľadanie páchateľa zákernej vraždy a odhalenie jej motívu. Je tým pravým, osviežujúcim čítaním pre človeka otupeného každodenným virvarom, lebo v ňom prebúdza zdravú zvedavosť a prináša mu úľavu po spravodlivom potrestaní vinníka, ktorej sa mu v skutočnom živote dostáva len zriedka.

Author's style compared to P. D. James and Ruth Rendell.

What does it mean to live God in your everyday life? It means knowing and following God's perfect plan for you as a young woman. Learn how to... grow close to God get along with your family and friends make the right kinds of choices become more like Jesus prepare for the future fulfill the desires of your heart As you read along, you'll find yourself caught up in the exciting adventure of a lifetime--that of becoming a woman after God's own heart! You'll love the special "Heart Response" sections created just for you. And the practical "Things to Do Today" will help you in your desire to know and follow God. Includes new and updated content.

Dennis Luxford has made a career out of exposing scandal, and when he is offered another government sleaze story, his hesitation seems inexplicable. But at the heart of the scoop lies the kidnapping of his daughter. Inspector Lynley and Dectective Sergeant Havers are called in.

Elizabeth George delivers another intelligent, intricate mystery - New York TimesAward-winning author Elizabeth George delivers another masterpiece of suspense in her Inspector Lynley series.

The police never suspected a serial killer was at large until they found the third murdered boy, the first white victim, his body draped over a tomb in a London graveyard. Suddenly a series of crimes and a potential public relations disaster have Scotland Yard on the defensive, scrambling to apprehend a maniac while avoiding accusations of racism.Detective Superintendent Thomas Lynley, distracted by concerns for his pregnant wife, has been assigned to the investigation, along with his disgraced partner, Barbara Havers, who's fighting for her professional future. Winston Nkata, deservedly, if hastily, promoted to detective sergeant, is the black face who will speak to the media. But none of them can imagine the tenacity and ingenuity of the killer they seek . . . and no one is prepared for the savage, shocking instant when everything will change forever.

Award-winning author Elizabeth George delivers another masterpiece of suspense in her Inspector Lynley series: Lynley and his pugnacious and deeply loyal Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers find themselves up against one of the most sinister murder cases they have ever encountered.When a Member of Parliament shows up at New Scotland Yard requesting an investigation into the suicide of the son of one of his constituents in the beautiful town of Ludlow, the Assistant Commissioner sees two opportunities in this request: the first is to have an MP owing him a favour, and the second is to get rid of Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers, whose career at the Met has been hanging by a thread for quite some time. So he assigns Havers to the case and for good measure partners her with the one person who shares his wish to see the back of her, Detective Chief Superintendent Isabelle Ardery.But Ardery has her own difficulties. She is not happy to be sent away from London and as a result is in a rush to return. This causes her to overlook things, important things, and prevents her from uncovering an earlier crime that set everything in motion.

The power of parental love, a power which overrides all other considerations, all other loves and loyalties, but which can end in tragedy._

DI Thomas Lynley is still on compassionate leave after the murder of his wife. The discovery of a body in a Stoke Newington cemetery offers Isabelle Ardery, his temporary replacement at the Met, the chance to make her mark with a high profile murder investigation. Persuading Lynley back to work seems the best way to guarantee a result: Lynley's team is fiercely loyal to him and Isabelle needs them - and especially Barbara Havers - on side. The Met is twitchy: a series of PR disasters has undermined its confidence. Isabelle knows that she'll be operating under the unforgiving scrutiny of the media, so is quick - perhaps too quick - to pin the murder on a convenient suspect. The murder trail leads Lynley and Havers to the New Forest, and the eventual resolution of the case. Its roots are in a long-ago act of violence that has poisoned subsequent generations and its outcome is both tragic and shocking.

A Traitor to Memory

The sudden death of Guy Brouard after his morning swim shocks the residents of Guernsey. He has been a generous benefactor of the island. When a young American woman is charged with the murder, her brother seeks help from the only contact he has in the UK - Deborah St. James, long-standing friend of Inspector Thomas Lynley

Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley risks his career when Eugenie Davies is brutally murdered and discovers that she had been tied to an old murder investigation that could possibly involve his superior, Superintendent Malcolm Webberly, and as Thomas and his partners search for the truth, they must delve into dark secrets and passions of a prominent family to catch a killer. Reprint.

A master class for any would-be author of fiction from one of the most successful writers of crime fiction in the world

One solution requires expertise in fine wines; another calls on his knowledge of fine art. Lord Peter has the knack of being on the spot at just the right time to spot a thief or blackmail a blackmailer. Or even prevent a murder . . . Whatever the occasion, the aristocratic detective uses his razor-sharp mind and unerring instincts to unmask the guilty and go to the aid of their victims. 'She combined literary prose with powerful suspense, and it takes a rare talent to achieve that. A truly great storyteller.' Minette Walters

An isolated beach on the island of Guernsey in the English Channel is the scene of the murder of Guy Brouard, one of Guernsey's wealthiest inhabitants and its main benefactor. Forced as a child to flee the Nazis in Paris, Brouard was engaged in his latest project when he died: a museum in honor of those who resisted the German occupation of the island during World War II. It is from this period of time that his murderer may well have come. But there are others on Guernsey with reason to want Guy Brouard dead: his wives, his business associates, his current mistress, the underprivileged teenagers he mentored--any of whom might have harbored a secret motive for murder. As family and friends gather for the reading of the will, Deborah and Simon St. James find that seemingly everyone on the history-haunted island has something to hide. And behind all the lies and alibis, a killer is lurking. In order to bring this person to justice, the St. James must delve into Guernsey's dark history--both past and present--and into the troubled psyche of someone who may have exacted retribution for the most unspeakable crime of all. In A Place of Hiding, bestselling novelist Elizabeth George marks new territory in the darker landscapes of human relationships. She tells a gripping, suspenseful story of betrayal and devotion, war and remembrance, love and loss...and the higher truths to which we must all ultimately answer.

"The story begins with my father, actually, and the fact that I'm the one who's answerable for his death. It was not my first crime, as you will see, but it is the one my mother couldn't forgive." In her astonishing "New York Times" bestseller, acclaimed author Elizabeth George reveals the even darker truth behind this startling confession. "Playing for the Ashes" is a rich tale of passion, murder and love in which Inspector Thomas Lynley and Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers once again find themselves embroiled in a case where nothing--and no one--is really what it seems. Intense, suspenseful and brilliantly written, "Playing for the Ashes" will make readers "search out the sleuthing pair's first six adventures...a treasure," as "Cosmopolitan" predicted in their review. "From the Paperback edition."

A young woman falls asleep on a deserted beach and wakes to discover the body of a man whose throat has been slashed from ear to ear . . . The young woman is the celebrated detective novelist Harriet Vane, once again drawn against her will into a murder investigation in which she herself could be a suspect. Lord Peter Wimsey is only too eager to help her clear her name. 'She combined literary prose with powerful suspense, and it takes a rare talent to achieve that. A truly great storyteller.' Minette Walters

Grief-stricken in the aftermath of his wife's murder, Thomas Lynley cannot imagine how life will go on. He has left his job, his home, and all reminders of her behind him in London. Walking the cliffs of Cornwall, the last thing he expects to find is a body. At first sight, the young man seems to have died in a climbing accident. Tragic, but all too common in a place where nature is at its wildest, and the pathways are dotted with memorials. But Lynley cannot deny his instincts, and soon, against his every intention, he finds himself drawn into a murder inquiry. This time, as a potential suspect ...

Acclaimed author Elizabeth George concludes the Edge of Nowhere series in the fourth and final book in the saga of Becca and her friends.

"As Inspector Thomas Lynley investigates the London angle of an ever more darkly disturbing case, his partner, Barbara Havers, is looking behind the peaceful fae of country life to discover a twisted world of desire, deceit, and murder. The suicide of William Goldacre is devastating to those left behind. But what was the cause of his tragedy and how far might the consequences reach? Is there a link between the young man's leap from a Dorset cliff and a horrific poisoning in Cambridge? After various career-threatening issues with her department, Barbara Havers is desperate to redeem herself. So when a past encounter with a bestselling feminist writer and her pushy personal assistant gives her a connection to the Cambridge murder, Barbara begs Thomas Lynley to let her pursue the crime" --

In this novel Inspector Thomas Lynley is mystified when he's sent undercover to investigate the death of Ian Cresswell at the request of the man's uncle, the wealthy and influential Bernard Fairclough. The death has been ruled an accidental drowning, and nothing on the surface indicates otherwise. But when Lynley enlists the help of his friends Simon and Deborah St. James, the trio's digging soon reveals that the Fairclough clan is awash in secrets, lies, and motives. Deborah's investigation of the prime suspect, Bernard's prodigal son Nicholas, a recovering drug addict, leads her to Nicholas' wife, a woman with whom she feels a kinship, a woman as fiercely protective as she is beautiful. Lynley and Simon delve for information from the rest of the family, including the victim's bitter ex-wife and the man he left her for, and Bernard himself. As the investigation escalates, the Fairclough family's veneer cracks, with deception and self-delusion threatening to destroy everyone from the Fairclough patriarch to Tim, the troubled son Ian left behind

When Hadiyyah Upman disappears from London in the company of her mother, Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers is as devastated as the girl's father. They are her close friends as well as neighbours, but since the child is with her mother, nothing can be done. Five months later, Hadiyyah is kidnapped from an open air market in Lucca, Italy, and this triggers an investigation in the full glare of the media spotlight. Barbara's clever manipulation of the worst of London's tabloids forces New Scotland Yard to become involved. But rather than Barbara herself, her superior officer DI Thomas Lynley is assigned to handle a situation made delicate by racial issues, language difficulties, and the determination of an Italian magistrate to arrest and convict someone - anyone - for the crime.

Elizabeth George has compiled a collection of 26 crime stories from some of the 20th-century's best women writers. All the stories share a desire to explore mankind in a moment on the edge.

The Evidence Exposed: The two-week course on 'Great Houses of Britain' brings together a varied group of enthusiasts. When one of their number turns up dead, Inspector Thomas Lynley makes a cameo appearance. I, Richard: Malcolm Cousins has spent years in the single-minded pursuit of a priceless letter, probably written by Richard III on the eve of the Battle of Bosworth. But does he want it enough to kill for it? The Surprise of His Life: When Douglas Armstrong has his first consultation with Thistle McCloud, he has no intention of murdering his wife. His mind, in fact, doesn't turn to murder until two weeks after consultation number four.

Someone is setting fires on Whidbey Island and Becca King and her friends may know who the arsonist is.

A collection of short stories from the internationally bestselling author and creator of Inspector Lynley. Three of these stories were originally published under the title The Evidence Exposed. This volume contains two brand new stories, a revised version of The Evidence Exposed, and new introductions by the author to all five stories.

The first novel in Elizabeth George's Young Adult series. This genre-bending work combines Elizabeth's flair for mystery and suspense novels with the paranormal

On Whidbey Island, secrets never stay buried. A mysterious girl who won't speak; a coal-black seal named Nera that returns to the same place every year; a bitter feud of unknown origin - strange things are happening on Whidbey Island and Becca King is drawn into the maelstrom of events. But Becca, first met in The Edge of Nowhere, has her own secrets to hide. Still on the run from her criminal stepfather, Becca is living in a secret location. Even Derric, the Ugandan orphan with whom Becca shares a close, romantic relationship, can't be allowed to know her whereabouts. As secrets of past and present are revealed, Becca becomes aware of her growing paranormal powers and events build to a shocking climax anticipated by no one. Acclaimed author Elizabeth George brings her extraordinary talents to this intriguing story that blends mystery and myth.

This book presents a variety of strategies to help teachers rethink their relationship to the content and their students. Each chapter explains an active learning approach, practical steps for how to put the approach into practice, and ideas for how teachers can customize the strategy.

Highlighting the presence of God's perfect peace, Elizabeth George helps women know God's perfect peace in every circumstance in their lives. They will discover how to respond to the needs of others; mature in Christ; and overcome anxiety. The "heart response" sections help readers grasp Paul's teachings and focus on God's loving provisions.

Elizabeth George führt ihre Leserinnen durch Sprüche 31 – eines der lehrreichsten Kapitel der Bibel über die in Gottes Augen bewundernswerte Frau. Die bekannte Autorin verdeutlicht auf ihre unnachahmliche Art, was bei Gott wahre Schönheit ist und zeigt, wie sein „Erfolgsplan“ im Alltag umgesetzt werden kann. So können Frauen auf geistreiche und praktische Weise lernen, wie jeder Tag ihres Lebens Frucht für Gott hervorbringt, und sie erkennen, welches Wohlgefallen Gott an einer Frau hat, die sich nicht nach dem Zeitgeist richtet, sondern nach dem Wort Gottes lebt. Das umfasst Bereiche wie Kraftschöpfen aus Gottes Quellen und Beziehungsgestaltung nach geistlichen Prinzipien, aber auch organisierte Zielstrebigkeit und effektives Alltagsmanagement. Die Leserinnen werden ermutigt, sich täglich daran zu erfreuen, welche Stellung sie als Erlöste in Christus haben und was sie erreichen können, wenn sie den von ihm gezeigten Weg der wahren Schönheit gehen. Anmerkung der Betanien-Redaktion: Sprüche 31 ist bemerkenswerterweise an einen Mann gerichtet (eine Unterweisung an den Königssohn Lemuel von seiner Mutter), was die Autorin auch richtig herausstellt. Daher sind diese Verse nicht als Gebote für Frauen zu verstehen und keine Frau macht sich schuldig, wenn sie nicht alle aufgezählten Leistungen vollbringt (was einer normalsterblichen Frau auch kaum möglich wäre).

Елізабет Джордж ділиться шістьма простими, але потужними біблійними істинами, які Бог використовує для трансформації життя жінки. Істини, які назавжди змінять ваш спосіб мислення, почуттів і життя. Щодня через наші думки проходить понад 10,000 думок. Хіба не хотіли б ви, щоб кожна з цих думок була приємною Богові? Це може бути викликом у умовах щоденного життя. Коли наші думки переповнені страхом, тривогою та депресією, важко зосередити розум на істині та радості!

Maak dagelijks vooruitgang in het worden van een vrouw naar Gods hart met deze nuttige en bemoedigende overdenkingen van bestsellerauteur Elizabeth George. Met openhartigheid biedt ze praktische adviezen voor... God elke dag op de eerste plaats te zetten, te weten wat te doen wanneer het leven moeilijk wordt, je prioriteiten thuis en op het werk te vervullen, en veranderingen aan te brengen die je dag verbeteren. Of je nu getrouwd of alleenstaand, volwassen of jong bent, je zult hoop, hulp en voldoening vinden terwijl je het spannende leven omarmt van een vrouw naar Gods hart!

De romans van Elizabeth George worden wereldwijd door miljoenen lezers verslonden. Ze weet als geen ander boeiende karakters, haarscherpe dialogen en een sterke plot te combineren tot razend spannende psychologische thrillers. In Wie schrijft... onthult ze het geheim van haar succes als schrijfster. Ze laat zien dat schrijven geen mysterieus proces is, maar een vaardigheid. Aan de hand van voorbeelden uit haar eigen boeken en die van haar favoriete auteurs legt ze uit hoe een goed verhaal wordt opgebouwd en waar je als schrijver op moet letten. Maar het boek is meer dan een handboek voor de beginnende schrijver. Het werpt een unieke blik op het schrijversleven van Elizabeth George. Openhartig vertelt ze over har geworstel met personages, plot, setting en dialoog; over de onzekerheden die haar soms overvallen, maar ook over de voldoening die het voltooien van een goed verhaal geeft.

Elizabeth George’s brand–new Beautiful in God’s Eyes Growth and Study Guide provides questions and insights to help women apply the truths of Beautiful in God’s Eyes to their lives. With practical wisdom, Elizabeth shows women how to triumph over daily pressure and enjoy the creativity, fulfillment, beauty, and purposes God reveals in Proverbs 31 by developing a passionate life vision making time for family, friends, and God improving life–management skills keeping their sights on God’s plan tending to the fires of heart and home This enlightening study guide encourages women to grow spiritually strong, put their efforts in the right places, and become the active, influential, on–fire believers God wants them to be.

Hired by popular television star Jodie Taylor to find the biological parents who gave her up for adoption thirty-six years earlier, Los Angeles private eye Elvis Cole becomes suspicious when other investigators searching for Jodie's parents are killed. Reprint. PW.

Krimi-Anthologie mit Beiträgen von E. George, A. Perry, A. Cross, D. Lehane u.a.

In veel misdaadverhalen speelt de vrouw een belangrijke rol, maar er zijn uiteraard ook talloze vrouwen die als auteur van misdaadverhalen een bijdrage geleverd hebben aan deze rijke traditie, met name in de achterliggende eeuw. In dit boek presenteert Elizabeth George, de meest toonaangevende vrouwelijke misdaadauteur van dit moment, haar keuze uit de beste verhalen van die vrouwen. Haar overzicht begint in Groot-Brittannië en het Gemenebest, waar de periode van 1920 tot en met de jaren vijftig 'the Golden Age of Mystery' genoemd wordt.

Becca King versteckt sich auf Whidbey Island vor ihrem mörderischen Stiefvater. Trotz ihrer Vorsicht ist ihr Leben bedroht, da sie ein schreckliches Geheimnis mitgebracht hat, das eine Reporterin unbedingt aufdecken will.

Als Bestsellerautorin von über zwanzig Romanen weiß Elizabeth George genau, was dazu gehört, ein ebenso erfolgreiches wie rundherum überzeugendes Buch zu schreiben. Und in dieser »Meisterklasse« über die Kunst des Schreibens gibt sie dem Leser nicht nur wertvolle Anleitungen und Ratschläge. Sie gewährt ihm anhand einer genauen Beschreibung der Arbeit an ihrem eigenen Roman »Doch die Sünde ist scharlachrot« auch einen sehr privaten Einblick in die Werkstatt einer Großmeisterin des Kriminalromans. Ein einzigartiges Leseerlebnis sowohl für Fans der Autorin und angehende Schriftsteller als auch für jeden Literaturliebhaber.

Becca King ist auf der Flucht. Ihre Fähigkeit, „Flüstern“ – die Gedanken anderer – zu hören, hat sie in Gefahr gebracht, insbesondere durch ihren Stiefvater, dessen kriminelle Aktivitäten sie entdeckt hat. Als sie auf Whidbey Island ankommt, schön, wild und eine ganz andere Welt, beginnt sie ein Leben, das sich stark von ihrem alten unterscheidet, mit neuen Freunden, zu denen Seth gehört, ein gutherziger Abbrecher, der zum Gypsy-Jazz-Musiker wurde; Derric, ein aus Uganda stammender Junge, der von einer einheimischen Familie adoptiert wurde; Diana, mit der sie psychische Kräfte teilt; und Debbie, die es sich zur Gewohnheit gemacht hat, Ausreißern zu helfen. Mit einer Mischung aus Mystery und Romantik sowie einem Hauch des Paranormalen in einer eindringlichen Kulisse ist dies der erste Teil eines Zyklus von Büchern, der Becca und ihre Freunde durch ihre Teenagerjahre auf der Insel begleiten wird. Elizabeth George, Autorin der Bestseller-Kriminalromane über Inspector Lynley, bringt ihr außergewöhnliches Talent in ihr erstes Buch für junge Erwachsene ein.

Londra, George’s Gardens. Quando il corpo nudo e mutilato di un ragazzo viene trovato compostamente adagiato su una tomba, la polizia capisce subito di trovarsi davanti all’opera di un serial killer, il primo di una possibile catena di delitti. La realtà tuttavia è ben più intricata: l’assassino ha già ucciso tre adolescenti in diverse zone di Londra, ma erano vittime di colore o di razza mista, e i comandi competenti non si erano dati da fare più di tanto. Nel tentativo di fugare le accuse di razzismo istituzionalizzato per non aver approfondito le indagini per i primi tre omicidi, New Scotland Yard affida il caso all’ispettore Lynley e ai suoi colleghi, l’orgogliosa Barbara Havers e il neopromosso sergente Winston Nkata, guardacaso di razza nera. Ma la caccia al mostro si rivela sin dall’inizio lenta e difficile, complicata da interferenze interne ed esterne, tensioni personali, vecchi e nuovi rancori, mentre il numero delle vittime cresce in modo inesorabile. Il killer è uno psicopatico che non vuole affatto essere fermato, e a peggiorare le cose, proprio quando sembra sia finalmente giunta una svolta, una tragedia impensabile nei ranghi della polizia rischia di far fallire l’intera operazione...

Nella selvaggia e pericolosa brughiera di Calder Moor, nel Derbyshire, vengono ritrovati i corpi senza vita di due giovani, un uomo e una donna. Ma non si tratta di un incidente: i due sono stati uccisi. Con rara ferocia, e non nello stesso modo. Per Thomas Lynley, ispettore di New Scotland Yard, l'indagine sui delitti di Calder Moor segna l'inizio di uno dei periodi più tormentati della sua carriera. La ragazza uccisa, infatti, è l'ìunica figlia di un ex agente dei servizi segreti, che Lynley considera il suo mentore... Al fianco dell'ispettore, poi, non c'è Barbara Havers, la sua partner abituale, che , degradata per insubordinazione, è rimasta a Londra. Ma, contrariamente agli ordini ricevuti, Barbara setaccia la città in cerca d'indizi sul ragazzo morto, un sedicente artista dalla vita alquanto movimentata...

Hannelore Hoger liest "Vergiss nie, dass ich dich liebe" von Elizabeth George "Vergiss nie, dass ich dich liebe", genauer gesagt: "Vergiss nicht, dass ich dich immer lieben werde." Das sind die letzten, rätselhaften Worte, die Eric Lawton spricht, bevor er sich vor den Augen seiner Ehefrau ohne nähere Angabe von Gründen eine Kugel durch den Kopf jagt. Die Witwe macht sich auf die Suche nach den Gründen für diese Tat und deckt Schritt für Schritt das Doppelleben ihres Mannes auf, das ihm am Ende keinen anderen Ausweg mehr ließ.

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