A Great Deliverance
A Great Deliverance
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1988
Book Brief
432
Novel • Fiction
Yorkshire, England • 1980s
1988
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In A Great Deliverance by Elizabeth George, Inspector Thomas Lynley and Sergeant Barbara Havers investigate the murder of William Teys, who was found beheaded on the Yorkshire Moors with his daughter Roberta confessing to the crime. As they delve deeper, they unearth dark family secrets and question Roberta's culpability, exploring themes of class disparity, mental health, and hidden pasts, within a community rife with peculiar characters and troubling mysteries. Sensitive themes include child marriage, sexual violence, and infanticide.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Dark
Emotional
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
57,653 ratings
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Review Roundup
Elizabeth George's A Great Deliverance offers an intricate, compelling murder mystery set in England. Praise centers on the novel’s rich characterization and dark, atmospheric tone. Criticisms include its lengthy narrative and occasional pacing issues. Overall, it’s a solid start to the Inspector Lynley series that captivates with its psychological depth.
Who Should Read A Great Deliverance?
A reader who relishes intricate British murder mysteries filled with psychological depth and complex characters will enjoy A Great Deliverance by Elizabeth George. Fans of P.D. James's Death Comes to Pemberley and Tana French's In the Woods are likely to appreciate George's compelling narrative and richly drawn settings.
57,653 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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432
Novel • Fiction
Yorkshire, England • 1980s
1988
Adult
18+ years
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