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Well-Schooled in Murder (Inspector Lynley, #3)

Elizabeth George
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Well-Schooled in Murder (Inspector Lynley, #3)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007

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Elizabeth George

Well-Schooled in Murder (Inspector Lynley, #3)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 1980s

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Well-Schooled in Murder by Elizabeth George follows Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley as he investigates the disappearance and murder of a student from an elite boarding school. The investigation uncovers complex relationships and hidden secrets among the faculty and students. Through careful detective work, Lynley and his team aim to reveal the truth behind the crime.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

31,658 ratings

81%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Well-Schooled in Murder by Elizabeth George is widely appreciated for its intricate plot and well-developed characters, particularly Inspector Lynley. The depiction of a private school's dark underbelly adds depth, though some readers find the pacing slow and the narrative occasionally convoluted. Overall, fans of George’s series are likely to enjoy this installment.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Well-Schooled in Murder (Inspector Lynley, #3)?

A reader who enjoys Well-Schooled in Murder by Elizabeth George likely appreciates intricate detective stories with rich character development and a British setting. Fans of Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot series or P.D. James' Adam Dalgliesh novels would find this book particularly engaging.

4.3

31,658 ratings

81%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 1980s

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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