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Publisher Description
The career of playwright Joy Sinclair comes to an abrupt end on an isolated estate in the Scottish Highlands when someone drives an eighteen-inch dirk through her neck. Called upon to investigate the case in a country where they have virtually no authority, aristocratic Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley and his partner, Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers, grapple for both a motive and a murderer. Emotions run deep in this highly charged drama, for the list of suspects soon includes Britain's foremost actress, its most successful theatrical producer, and the woman Lynley loves. He and Havers must tread carefully through the complicated terrain of human relationships while they work to solve a case rooted in the darkest corners of the past and the unexplored regions of the human heart.
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"This was a much less gruesome story than the 1st book. I like Lynley and the tension between he and Havers because of their different backgrounds and class, although I felt it was a little overplayed this story. Some sex and gruesome details, but a quick good mystery. "
— Jessica (4 out of 5 stars)
Payment in Blood Listener Reviews
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" It was okay and I read it in a hurry so it did hold my interest but I don't really think I'm a mystery fan since this is the third I've read in a month and don't think I want to read another for awhile. "
— Tuppermalone, 5/2/2011 -
" As entertaining and well written as the first.<br/><br/>I did guess correctly "who'd done it" by 2/3rd of the book, though. :) "
— Sofia, 4/28/2011 -
" Not quite as good as "Well Schooled in Murder," the other George book I've read so far, but satisfying nonetheless. "
— Tim, 4/2/2011 -
" This is a fascionating story of police detecting and social class distinctions in England, that takes place in, I'm not exactly sure when. Recently? 50 years ago? Hmm... very enjoyable. I kept guessing (wrong) who the killer was, though in the end, I was right! "
— Kate, 3/11/2011 -
" I would have given it 3 and a half stars but they don't have that designation. A good, moody mystery. Worth the read but I liked her book, A Great Deliverance better. "
— Donna, 2/5/2011 -
" Hmmm a bit like the game Cluedo!! "
— Julie, 12/20/2010 -
" Well crafted and a page turner. "
— Harry, 12/11/2010 -
" Another fantastic book in the Lynley series. This one had me guessing. I never figured out who was the killer until it was revealed. So well done! "
— Amy, 11/23/2010 -
" Love this author! Her writing is so smooth! "
— Leah, 11/18/2010 -
" This is my favorite of EG. This one kept me on edge the whole time. I couldn't put it down :) "
— Kimberly, 11/17/2010 -
" Excellent book that keeps you guessing. George's character work is unmatched. "
— David, 10/6/2010
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.