Review
Praise for A TRAITOR TO MEMORY: 'An emotionally satisfying and intellectually compelling read' -- New York Daily News 'George ... stands several rungs up the ladder from her (more superficial) rivals' -- Kirkus Reviews 'keeps the reader on the knife's edge of suspense, thanks to George's skill at weaving together intriguing characters, disturbing action, police procedure, psychological insight, and mordant wit. First-rate suspense with a stunner of an ending.' -- Booklist (US) 'an expertly woven mystery of astounding complexity' -- Liverpool Daily Post 'Elizabeth George has woven an intricate web of secret and personal relationships while delving deep into her characters' personalities to create a highly enjoyable crime novel.' -- Sherlock 'This exquisitely plotted mystery bursts with well-developed characters ... With her flair for language, George reinforces her reputation as one of today's finest mystery writers.' -- Publishers Weekly 20030602 'her nuanced characterizations drive the novel ... this commands attention ... dense, complex, and riveting.' -- Booklist (USA) 20030602 'A fine addition to George's ouevre, this thirteenth outing in her popular series will delight her fans.' -- Jane Adams, Amazon.com 20030602 'Tantalising characters and a rich plot make this superb.' -- Good Book Guide 20030602 'rewarding and fascinating ... intricate plotting and finely tempered finale' -- Oxford Times 20030602
Product Description
Millionaire Guy Brouard has made his home on Guernsey and acted as patron and benefactor to many of the islanders. So his murder comes as a shock - and puts many of their schemes in jeopardy. The young woman arrested for the crime is China River, a Californian photographer who was only on Guernsey in the first place as a favour to her brother, Cherokee. In shock at this turn of events, Cherokee seeks help from his only UK contact - Deborah St James, a long-standing friend of his sister. Dealing with personal issues in her marriage and her career, Deborah rushes impulsively to the island to address this miscarriage of justice, accompanied - albeit reluctantly - by her husband, Simon, whose skills as a forensic pathologist and whose connections with Scotland Yard, will prove useful. As the couple penetrate the close-knit Guernsey community in order to solve the crime, they discover it has its roots in the island's history of Nazi Occupation. They also discover things about themselves, and their own relationship, along the way.
