A complex mystery in the Inspector Lynley series, Playing for the Ashes begins with the discovery of cricket star Kenneth Fleming’s body in the charred remains of a country cottage. At first glance it looks like a tragic accident, but Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley and Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers soon realize the truth is far more tangled. Their investigation uncovers a web of hidden relationships, secret lives, and motives ranging from betrayal to revenge. With Elizabeth George’s trademark depth of character and psychological insight, the novel explores the fine line between loyalty and deceit while keeping readers guessing until the very end.
Pages: 704
Publication Year: 2003
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Language: English
Original Language: English
Author: Elizabeth George
Series: Inspector Lynley mysteries
ISBN-10: 0340831413
ISBN-13: 9780340831410
Format: Paperback
Intended Audience: Adults who enjoy psychological crime fiction and intricate detective stories
