Playing For The Ashes by Elizabeth George - ISBN: 9781444738322
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A batsman’s murder reveals twisted family secrets and broken dreams.

Playing For The Ashes

A must-read mystery featuring Lynley, now appearing on BBC1 and iPlayer

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  • Paperback

    704 pages

  • Release Date

    10 July 2012

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Summary

When the body of England’s leading batsman, Kenneth Fleming, is discovered in the burnt-out shell of a country cottage, it looks like a clear-cut case of arson. Further investigation reveals an almost embarrassing multitude of suspects for murder: from Fleming’s lover to his son, nearly everyone in contact with Fleming seems to have a motive - and an opportunity.

Inspector Lynley and his partner, Barbara Havers, are called in from Scotland Yard to help the local police force. They fin…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781444738322
ISBN-10:1444738321
Author:Elizabeth George
Publisher:Hodder & Stoughton
Imprint:Hodder Paperback
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:704
Release Date:10 July 2012
Weight:560g
Dimensions:195mm x 164mm x 47mm
Series:Inspector Lynley
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Critics Review

A very fine writer - The Times An adult and meaty crime story - Daily Mail

A very fine writer - The Times

An adult and meaty crime story - Daily Mail

About The Author

Elizabeth George

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.

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