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Violence
Some
Murder investigation
Language
Some
Adult language
Sexual Content
Some
Affair, obsession
Substance Use
Some
Alcohol
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Betrayal, obsession, family secrets
What this book is about
Inspector Lynley and Sergeant Havers investigate the death of a village vicar in a Lancashire hamlet, uncovering layers of secrets, sexual obsession, and betrayal. Elizabeth George's detailed, literary mysteries are longer and more complex than typical British detective fiction.
Notes for sensitive readers
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Adult themes including obsession and infidelity
Literary violence
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