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The coroner's verdict is accidental death: Ian Cresswell drowned in a tragic accident. Ian's uncle, business magnate Bernard Fairclough, is not so sure. He requests Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley to conduct a discreet review of the circumstances of Ian's demise.
Recovering from the murder of his wife, Lynley welcomes a spell away from London, and from his complicated relationship with Superintendent Isabelle Ardery. He heads to the wild beauty of the Lake District, with Deborah and Simon St James to provide cover for his enquiries.
As he comes to know the Faircloughs, he uncovers layers of deceit and betrayal that expose the lies at the heart of the Cumbrian community - and finds many possible motives for murder.
Soft cover, good condition. 680 pages.
