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At Westerbrae, a Scottish manor, a London theatre company gathers to see a new play. By evening’s end the playwright is found murdered, prompting Scotland Yard Inspector Thomas Lynley and Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers to delve into a tangled web of love, betrayal, and theatrical power. Their investigation brings them face to face with powerful producers, celebrated stars, and intimate personal connections that threaten to cloud judgment. As they untangle motives and family scandals, Lynley must balance professional detachment with the turmoil of a personal affection, while Havers confronts her loyalties and pursues deeper secrets hidden within two intertwined families.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Elizabeth George
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