The Late Lord Thorpe
$21.25
- Paperback
304 pages
- Release Date
17 November 2026
Summary
A million-copy-selling crime writer comes into print for the first time. In the sixteenth book of A DC Smith / Kings Lake Investigation Series, an aristocrat’s death is labelled an unfortunate accident. DC Smith suspects a miscarriage of justice.
This is DC Smith’s third investigation with the Diver and Diver Associates agency. They have been asked by a member of Norfolk’s aristocracy to look into the tragic death of her younger brother, Freddie, the late Lord Thorpe of the title. The…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781804961520 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1804961523 |
| Author: | Peter Grainger |
| Publisher: | Cornerstone |
| Imprint: | Penguin |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 17 November 2026 |
| Weight: | 500g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm x 35mm |
| Series: | A DC Smith / Kings Lake Investigation Series |
You Can Find This Book In
What They're Saying
Critics Review
What sets Grainger’s books apart from the typical police procedural is the fully realized characters … That and his elegant prose, with its pitch-perfect dialogue, which gets more assured and more playful in each book. * Financial Times *
The books are comforting, yet the writing is subtle and the plots are gripping. * The Times
If you love British crime fiction such as Morse, then this is a brilliant series for you. – **** Reader Review
I read a LOT of murder mysteries and this series is one of the best! – ***** Reader Review
An excellent, intelligent and believable crime series which just gets better. – ***** Reader Review
Had me gripped from the very start to the extremely satisfying ending. – ***** Reader Review
Engaging characters, intriguing plots and occasional humour make for a page-turning read. – ***** Reader Review
About The Author
Peter Grainger
Peter Grainger is the ‘creator of the greatest fictional sleuth you’ve probably never heard of’ (FT magazine). A former sixth-form English teacher, Peter is the author of 23 self-published novels, 19 of which are now scheduled for release by major British and North American publishers.
Peter lives with his wife, sometimes a grandson and a dog in a cottage in the Cambridgeshire fens. He travels as often as possible to the Norfolk coast he once called home.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.