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by Elizabeth George (Author)
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Popular detective duo Thomas Lynley and Barbara Havers, last spotted in In the Presence of the Enemy (LJ 2/1/96), find murder in a small Essex village.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.


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YA?Detective Barbara Havers is now on her own. Her partner, the glamorous Lord Lynley, and the even more glamorous Lady Helen are off on their honeymoon and the decidedly less-than-glamorous Havers is to recuperate from extensive wounds suffered in their previous case. She declines an invitation by her neighbor and good friend, eight-year-old Hadiyyah, to join her and her somewhat remote professorial father on a trip to the seaside. Somewhat to her chagrin, however, Havers finds herself worrying about the ostensibly naive father as she hears disturbing news of murder and racial unrest in the same coastal town. She goes to Balford only to land in the middle of a tangled web woven around the murder of the fiance of the young daughter of a wealthy Pakistani business man. The plot is well developed, the red herrings many and varied, and the social commentary on the racial unease in England is well handled. Havers emerges as a more sympathetic character here, and readers get the feeling she is beginning to "get a life." YAs will enjoy the engrossing mystery with deft characterizations.?Susan H. Woodcock, Kings Park Library, Burke, VA
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Surprised at all the positive reviews for this novel, Oct 18 2002
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This review is from: Deception on His Mind (Audio Cassette)
I bought this novel as "holiday reading," and, having nothing else, read it to the end. I was disappointed, however. It's not on a par with George's other novels. I agree with the reviewers who say that the characters are one-dimensional and that the ending (both the boat chase and the revelation about who killed the victim) are over-dramatic and unbelievable. I also agree that too many threads are left hanging. The writer doesn't have to describe everyone's future in detail, but some suggestion as to how their lives will continue, once this book ends, would be welcome.

One more pet peeve: George introduces too many "Americanisms" into her characters' speech. I've nothing against Americanisms, but as a rule people in England just don't speak like that. (I know: I lived in England for many years). A good editor should catch those before the book goes to print.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Another Shining Star in the Mystery Genre, Aug 22 2000
By Carla M.Golden (Tacoma, Washington United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Deception on His Mind (Hardcover)
I read the hardback edition of this book last summer after checking it out from my local library. I had become a fan of Elizabeth George after hearing Derek Jacobi narrate''In The Presence Of The Enemy'', and, once again, I was pleased to find that Ms.George has skillfully blended the element of mystery with a lesson in culture, the case this time concerning a Pakistani immigrant and his young daughter. It helps the reader gain a better understanding of this particular group of people, as well as allowing them to spend a little more time getting to know Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers as a person separate from her partner, Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley, while still enjoying the thrill of helping Havers solve the case! A well-rounded piece of work, indeed!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, like all of its predecessors, Jun 9 2000
By Stan Vernooy (Henderson, NV) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Deception on His Mind (Hardcover)
I consider Elizabeth George to be the best living writer of mysteries, by a wide margin. In this book, Barbara Havers goes more or less "solo" by getting involved in a case outside of London where she is supposed to be on vacation. In addition to being a superb mystery, this book examines the racial friction generated by the influx of Pakistani immigrants into a seaside resort town in England. I can't speak for the accuracy of her analysis, but her portrayals of the cultural misunderstandings between the police and the immigrant community ring true to my ears. I don't recommend this book as your introduction to Elizabeth George's mysteries. The previous books introduce both of the main characters, Havers and her boss, Inspector Lynley. This book makes several references to the things she learned from Lynley, and to their partnership. The reader will understand those references much better if (s)he has read at least one of the previous books. However, I want to vehemently disagree with a couple of previous reviewers who downgraded this book on the grounds that Havers is a less interesting character than the absent Lynley. I think Havers is a MUCH more interesting character than the pampered and superficial Lynley. I didn't miss him at all in this book. As always, George's writing, characterizations, and plotting put her in a class of her own among mystery writers. This is not a little paperback for an afternoon; it's a real novel. If you love mysteries or if you simply love well-written, thought-provoking fiction, you should read every one of Elizabeth George's books.
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1.0 out of 5 stars I don't believe Elizabeth George wrote this book !!!!
There is simply no comparison of this book with the other books Elizabeth George has written. I refuse to believe she wrote it. Read more
Published on Jul 23 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars The Mysterious Wonders of Elizabeth George Never Cease!
I have been a fan of Elizabeth George since I buying and listening to In The Presence Of The Enemy, read by Derek Jacobi, and, the mysterious wonders of this writer never cease! Read more
Published on Jun 24 1999 by Carla M.Golden

4.0 out of 5 stars Ms George Comes through again
I resisted reading this book for some time. Havers is not one of my favorite characters. But having read this, I would like to see more of Sgt Havers in the future. Read more
Published on Jan 28 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars What a bunch of characters!
This book is well written, and an exciting mystery. It was my first George novel but I've gone back for more. Read more
Published on Jan 24 1999

1.0 out of 5 stars --- What was all the fuss about?
I love mysteries and was excited to read "Deception on His Mind" after all the great reviews -- especially since I'd never read Elizabeth George before. Read more
Published on Dec 1 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars A mystery novel which goes much further than just the plot
This is the first time I read a Elizabeth George novel, and I did it because Amazon reccommended it to me based on my previous orders. Read more
Published on May 21 1998 by marina@memorial.org.br <M.H...

5.0 out of 5 stars Mysteries with Grit
I've read all of Susan George's novels and would buy any new book without even looking at the dust jacket.




I have never found her books "easy. Read more

Published on April 28 1998

3.0 out of 5 stars A political novel masquerading as a murder mystery
I am a raving fan of Elizabeth George's mystery writing, but this book is neither fish nor fowl. It reads like a political novel exploring Britain's deep ambivalence about East... Read more
Published on April 20 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Great by George!
This is a must read Elizabeth George. Instead of Linley who is off on his much awaited honeymoon , we get to have our fill of the gritty, prickly, blue collar Sergeant Barbara... Read more
Published on April 9 1998

3.0 out of 5 stars Good mystery, but could have been better.
I have liked every one of this author's books, but was disappointed with this one. I found Barbara Haver's a good character and was interested in learning more about her as the... Read more
Published on Mar 24 1998

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