Careless in Red
Careless in Red by Elizabeth George is a first edition published by Hodder & Stoughton in 2008, featuring 532 pages in English. This novel marks the return of Detective Superintendent Thomas Lynley, who, after the tragic murder of his pregnant wife, has left Scotland Yard to confront his grief while hiking the scenic trails of Cornwall. During his solitary journey, he discovers the body of a young man, leading to a complex investigation that challenges Lynley’s role as both a witness and a potential suspect.
In this mystery, readers will follow Lynley as he navigates the emotional turmoil of his past while becoming embroiled in a case that reveals a clever and ruthless murderer. The narrative unfolds with the involvement of local law enforcement, who recognize Lynley’s expertise, and his former colleague Barbara Havers, sent to assist in the investigation while keeping a watchful eye on him. The book delves into themes of loss and the intricacies of police procedural work, providing a gripping exploration of the perfect crime amidst personal turmoil.
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Her most eagerly anticipated novel, Elizabeth George brings back Thomas Lynley, formerly of Scotland Yard, in a stunning mystery that explores the perfect crime. He found the body on the forty-third day of his walk. After the senseless murder of his pregnant wife, Detective Superintendent Thomas Lynley hands in his badge and walks out of Scotland Yard. He goes home to Cornwall. The only way he can deal with his painful memories is to hike the trails over the cliffs of the Cornish coast. There he finds the lifeless body of a young man, dead from a fall. Thus begins a quest of unmask a clever and ruthless murderer. But this time, Lynleys not in charge. Hes a witnessand possibly even a suspect. The vastly understaffed local copper in charge of the investigation soon figures out that Lynley can help. So can his former associate Barbara Havers, whom Scotland Yard sends to Cornwall, ostensibly to assist in the investigation, but unofficially to keep an eye on Lynley and maybe lure him back to his job.
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