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Believing the Lie

Elizabeth George
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Believing the Lie

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012

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Elizabeth George

Believing the Lie

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

610

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction

British Literature
Setting

England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Believing the Lie by Elizabeth George is a crime novel featuring Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley. Lynley is tasked with a secret investigation into a wealthy family in Cumbria, following the death of a family member. As he delves into the family's secrets and lies, Lynley navigates complex relationships and hidden motives.

Mysterious

Dark

Suspenseful

Gritty

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.0

20,424 ratings

70%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Believing the Lie by Elizabeth George offers an intricate plot with well-developed characters and a richly atmospheric setting. However, some readers found the narrative pacing slow and the multitude of subplots somewhat overwhelming. Despite these critiques, the novel's compelling mystery and character depth maintain its appeal to fans of the series.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Believing the Lie?

Readers who enjoy intricate mysteries with deep character development and psychological complexity will appreciate Believing the Lie by Elizabeth George. Fans of Tana French’s In the Woods and P.D. James’ Cover Her Face will find a similar blend of suspense and literary craftsmanship here.

4.0

20,424 ratings

70%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

610

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction

British Literature
Setting

England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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