For the Sake of Elena

De: Elizabeth George

Narrado por: Simon Vance

The vicious murder of a young socialite leads Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley into a web of false identities, hidden motives, and buried secrets that some might kill to protect—a thrilling novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling Inspector Lynley series.

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“Powerful and deeply affecting, For the Sake of Elena is another satisfying addition to this superb series.”—The Baltimore Sun

In her clingy dresses and dangling earrings, Elena Weaver exuded a sexuality at odds with the innocence projected by the unicorn posters on her walls. While her embittered mother fretted about her welfare, in Cambridge—where Elena was a student at St. Stephen’s College—her father and his second wife each had their own very different image of the girl. As for Elena, she lived a life of casual and intense relationships, with scores to settle and goals to achieve—until someone bludgeoned her to death.

Unwilling to involve the local police, the university calls in New Scotland Yard. Thus, Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley and Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers enter a rarefied world where academic gowns often hide murderous intentions. For the officers, the true identity of Elena proves elusive, as each relationship she left behind casts a new light both on herself and on those who appeared to know her best. What’s more, Elena’s father has his own dark secrets. While his past sins make him neurotically dedicated to Elena and blind to her blacker side, present demons drive him toward betrayal. . . .

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Praise for For the Sake of Elena and Elizabeth George:

“George is a master . . . an outstanding practitioner of the modern English mystery.”— Chicago Tribune

“George goes to the head of her genre, with class.”—People

“Ms. George proves that the classiest crime writers are true novelists.”—The New York Times

“George’s best work since her debut.”—Kirkus Reviews

“If you’re already a fan, just know that Elizabeth George is getting better and better. Carve out some time one weekend soon, stake out a cozy chair and wallow in her best yet.”—Denver Post

“Powerful and deeply affecting, For the Sake of Elena is another satisfying addition to this superb series.”—The Baltimore Sun

“For the Sake of Elena is a rich, rewarding book and a top-notch mystery. It may be Elizabeth George’s best yet. . . . Find it and buy it. You will want to read it again.”—Mystery News

“Ms. George can do it all, with style to spare.”—The Wall Street Journal

“Elizabeth George reigns as queen of the mystery genre. The Lynley books constitute the smartest, most gratifyingly complex and impassioned mystery series now being published.”—Entertainment Weekly

“Few novelists whose first works are greeted with unanimous acclaim are able to maintain the quality that won them initial praise, let alone show greater depth with every book. Elizabeth George, to the delight of her legion of fans, is perhaps the most notable American exception.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch

“P. D. James has a polished literary eloquence all her own, but George provides the same kind of sumptuous, all-out reading experience.”—Los Angeles Times

“Elizabeth George transcends the limitations of the crime genre.”—Daily News of Los Angeles

Great Listen

Saw this book made into British TV. episode of inspector Lynley but that didn't spoil the story for me Enjoyed the narrator especially.

Another...

...terrific Inspector Lynley mystery! And I enjoyed Simon Vance's narration - though I look forward to the return of Donada Peters.

Elizabeth George does not disappoint

I never fail to be amazed at the psychological insight of an Elizabeth George mystery. This one veers from meditations on love, infidelity, feminism, Elder Care, parent and child relationships, and the soul of the artist. All of that in a page turner? Pretty darn good. And the narration of Simon Vance is the icing on this very complex and delicious cake.

Narrator + story = Excellent

I love the author’s descriptive storytelling, although occasionally I think that very talent makes it difficult for her and others to edit.

Good Read

This is another great Lynley story by Elizabeth George. I really enjoy the interactions of her character.

Another good one

As Always, I love listening to Simon Vance. He could read the dictionary and I'd still be thrilled......

A good read but....

I enjoyed the book.Elizabeth George writes well. I have read or listened to a number of her books and I don’t understand why she refers to Helen as Lady Helen. I know she has a title but but to continually refer to her this way is annoying. Why doesn’t she call her sister Lady Penelope. The other thing that is not believable is how some of her characters go into great detail about their sexual adventures. I can’t believe an aging Englishman would share details at such length, especially at the time this was written and it’s not credible that the detectives would have the time and patience to listen to the old goat. The performance was superb, Simon Vance never disappoints. I wish he read more of this series. Donarda whatshername is ok but manages to make most of the characters sound like upperclass wankers.

George & Vance at their best!

A great combination of two very talented artists.
Excellent writing and equally engaging acting - Vance brings Elizabeth George's creation to life!
Outstanding!

Boring with a mediocre narrator

This was so incredibly boring. It didn’t help that the old man who narrates was terrible at reading with the proper emphasis and cadence. Why on earth would they change the narrator when the first one was superb?? Don’t bother with this one. I’m going to be much more selective about any of the sequels I choose to buy in this series.

A lot of Red Herrings!

This long book held my interest. I think the Oxbridge setting and characters were written well. It was fun to speculate on who the killer was. What I found annoying was the excessive use of four letter words and ridiculous descriptions of explicit sex. Lindley’s personal life bored me. Haver’s situation was credible and often touching.