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Elena Weaver was a surprise to anyone meeting her for the first time. In her clingy dresses and dangling earrings she exuded a sexuality at odds with the innocence projected by the unicorn posters on her walls. While her embittered mother fretted about her welfare from her home in London, in Cambridge—where Elena was a student at St. Stephen’s College—her father and his second wife each had their own very different image of the girl. As for Elena, she lived a life of casual and intense physical and emotional relationships, with scores to settle and goals to achieve—until someone, lying in wait along the route she ran every morning, bludgeoned her to death.
Unwilling to turn the killing over to the local police, the university calls in New Scotland Yard. Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley and his partner, Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers, enter the rarefied world of Cambridge University, where academic gowns often hide murderous intentions.
For both officers, the true identity of Elena Weaver proves elusive. Each relationship the girl left behind casts new light both on Elena and on those people who appeared to know her best—from an unsavory Swedish-born Shakespearean professor to the brooding head of the deaf students union.
What’s more, Elena’s father, a Cambridge professor under consideration for a prestigious post, is a man with his own dark secrets. While his past sins make him neurotically dedicated to Elena and blind to her blacker side, present demons drive him toward betrayal.
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Perchè siamo tornati indietro nel tempo? </p>Comunque, Elizabeth, hai fatto di meglio....PS leggendo gli altri commenti, stordita come sono, ho scoperto che è una ristampa la cosa spiega il mio straniamento temporale ma il giudizio rimane comunque lo stesso
— Barbara (4 out of 5 stars)
For the Sake of Elena Listener Reviews
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" This is the fifth of the series. They should really be read in order to avoid spoilers in the recurring character story arcs. "
— Heather, 2/18/2014 -
" Very enjoyable. All the Inspector Lynley stories are very good "
— Rosemary, 2/14/2014 -
" Elizabeth George is amazing. I really enjoyed this mystery. She is one of the few authors I have come across who can write a smart mystery. "
— Kimberly, 1/30/2014 -
" For those of you that are not familiar with Elizabeth George - she is an English mystery writer. Her character is Inspector Lynley with his faithful assistant Sgt Havers. I usually read one of her books once a year. She has good mysteries, however they could be written in about half the space. She does tend to run on ---------. "
— Ginger, 1/29/2014 -
" I still like this series, and this selection was an improvement over the last one, with more character development for both Inspector Lynley and Sergeant Havers. The mystery itself was much more enjoyable for me than the last installment. "
— Sarah, 1/27/2014 -
" This is my first read of an Elizabeth George novel. I'll definitely be reading more of them. "
— Bev, 1/13/2014 -
" I'd forgotten just how good Elizabeth George Mysteries are. The characters are very well defined, and there are always multiple layers to the plot. Very good. I won't leave it so long to read the next one. "
— Jan, 1/11/2014 -
" Not her best work. Slowed and got boring... Never to pick back up. "
— Heather, 1/8/2014 -
" A fun quick read. A murder mystery with some pretty cool characters. "
— Lori, 12/31/2013 -
" Not my favorite book of hers. I think some of it was just a little over the top, but as always, Ms. George provided and interesting read. "
— Katy, 12/21/2013 -
" As good as ever for Eliz George. As usual, I did not have any idea 'who did it'. What is great about her novels is not only the plot, but the lives of the main characters. This one is no exception. "
— Deale, 12/7/2013 -
" Not my favorite of hers...I found some plot issues. "
— Mary, 11/23/2013 -
" Good read. Lots to think about re love "
— Marianne, 11/12/2013 -
" The sage continues with Inspector Lynley. Just love these British mysteries! "
— lynn, 11/3/2013 -
" As satisfying a read as all the Lynley series, but not particularly unique or compelling. "
— Linda, 2/11/2013 -
" Fantastic. I love the characterization in Elizabeth George's novels. She has almost ruined me for any other mystery series. These are just great. "
— Lisa, 10/23/2012 -
" Chose to read this becasue it is one of the books that the PBS series on Inspetor Lyndley is based. I really like the series. However, turns out the series is better than the book. "
— Laurie, 9/12/2012 -
" Well written and you believe you are in england. The plot keeps you pushing thru. antoher great book by George. "
— Linda, 8/10/2012 -
" Linley (and Elizabeth George) are back in form. Very enjoyable mystery. "
— Sofia, 8/9/2012 -
" Excellent. I had heard of this book and made a point of finding it. Published in 1992 I found it at the Dickson Street Book store and was thrilled - I wasn't disappointed, highly recommend it. "
— Sara, 7/31/2012 -
" NIce theme in a theme, the thriller and al its intricacies but also a theme on why men wants to marry a women and that that is exactly the reason a women should not marry such a man. "
— Edith, 7/17/2012 -
" My first Elizabeth George.....really enjoyed, i was hooked from the first page. "
— Beth, 7/7/2012 -
" Ispector Lyndley books always are a good read "
— Jean, 6/2/2012 -
" One of my favorites so far. A real mystery and I like how George dealt with the post-partum subject matter. "
— Melinda, 3/19/2012 -
" A really compelling mystery with so many sub-plots and interesting characters and their stories. After "A Great Deliverance," probably the best Inspector Lynley mystery of the ones I've read so far. "
— Sharon, 12/17/2011 -
" The relationships among the victim's family and friends was complicated but finally satisfactorily explained. The development of Lynley's and Haver's characters is always interesting. "
— Donna, 10/3/2011 -
" Loved the historial setting for this London mystery. "
— Elaine, 6/23/2011 -
" oops. I read out this out of order, but I didn't notice until afterward. I love how she touches on motherhood and women's choices (or lack thereof) in addition to a great murder mystery. "
— 'jean, 6/3/2011 -
" As good as ever for Eliz George. As usual, I did not have any idea 'who did it'. What is great about her novels is not only the plot, but the lives of the main characters. This one is no exception. "
— Deale, 4/22/2011 -
" Yet another good book in the Lynley series. I love how I can read these books in quick succession and not get sick of them. So well written, and not predictable at all. Looking forward to many more in the series! I was rather surprised by the killer in this one. Never even guessed. "
— Amy, 3/2/2011 -
" Not as good as the ones preceding it in the series, but it was not bad either. "
— Becky, 2/8/2011 -
" This series should never end. "
— K, 1/7/2011 -
" A fun quick read. A murder mystery with some pretty cool characters. "
— Lori, 12/29/2010 -
" This is a generally excellent series "
— Harry, 12/11/2010 -
" Very enjoyable. All the Inspector Lynley stories are very good "
— Rosemary, 11/18/2010 -
" This was my first EG read and I was really impressed with this one. EG keeps you on your toes throughout the whole book. "
— Kimberly, 11/17/2010 -
" Elena is murdered and before her case can be, solved we get to see that she is amulti-facted individual with things about her that are not at all admirable. "
— Sherie, 11/12/2010 -
" It was OK, but not exceptional. George's family are never normal and her characters are never happy. Quite depresing, in fact. "
— Aline, 10/6/2010 -
" Some of the content turned my stomach a little. "
— Calli, 10/3/2010
About Elizabeth George
Elizabeth George is the New York Times bestselling author of twenty psychological suspense novels, four young adult novels, one book of nonfiction, and two short-story collections. Her work has been honored with the Anthony and Agatha awards, two Edgar nominations, and both France's and Germany's first prize for crime fiction, as well as several other prestigious prizes.
About the Narrators
Sir Derek Jacobi has had a long and distinguished career. He has toured in Becket and Uncle Vanya, and he received a Tony Award for his performance as Benedick in the RSC’s production of Much Ado about Nothing. His work in television includes the lead roles in Cadfael and I, Claudius, and his film credits include Henry V, Gosford Park, and Hamlet. His narrations have won him eleven Audiofile Earphones Awards.
Sir Derek Jacobi has had a long and distinguished career. He has toured in Becket and Uncle Vanya, and he received a Tony Award for his performance as Benedick in the RSC’s production of Much Ado about Nothing. His work in television includes the lead roles in Cadfael and I, Claudius, and his film credits include Henry V, Gosford Park, and Hamlet. His narrations have won him eleven Audiofile Earphones Awards.