Deception on His Mind

Deception on His Mind by Elizabeth George is a first edition published by Hodder & Stoughton in 1997, featuring 568 pages in English. This novel unfolds in Balford-le-Nez, a declining seaside town in Essex, where the discovery of a dead member of the local Asian community sparks tension and intrigue. Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers, motivated by her connection to her neighbor Taymullah Azhar, takes on the investigation, navigating the complexities of a case that challenges her both personally and professionally.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of deception and the impact of racial tensions within a small community. As Havers embarks on her investigation without her usual partner, Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley, she confronts not only the mind of a murderer but also the emotional toll of the truths and lies that bind people together. This edition offers a detailed exploration of the intricacies of murder and investigation, set against the backdrop of a town grappling with its identity and the consequences of its actions.
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Balford-le-Nez is a dying seatown on the coast of Essex. But when a member of the town’s small but growing Asian community is found dead near its beach, the sleepy town ignites. Intrigued by the involvement of her London neighbor – Taymullah Azhar – in what appears to be a racial conflagration, Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers arranges to have herself assigned to the investigation. But this is one case Barbara Havers must solve without her longtime partner, Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley. Havers must probe not only the mind of a murderer and a case very close to her own heart, but also the terrible price people pay for deceiving others…and themselves.
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