The Punishment She Deserves

A Lynley Novel

By: Elizabeth George

Narrated by: Simon Vance

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers and Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley are forced to confront the past as they try to solve a crime that threatens to tear apart the very fabric of a quiet, historic medieval town in England

The cozy, bucolic town of Ludlow is stunned when one of its most revered and respected citizens--Ian Druitt, the local deacon--is accused of a serious crime. Then, while in police custody, Ian is found dead. Did he kill himself? Or was he murdered?

When Barbara Havers is sent to Ludlow to investigate the chain of events that led to Ian's death, all the evidence points to suicide. But Barbara can't shake the feeling that she's missing something. She decides to take a closer look at the seemingly ordinary inhabitants of Ludlow--mainly elderly retirees and college students--and discovers that almost everyone in town has something to hide.

A masterful work of suspense, The Punishment She Deserves sets Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers and Inspector Thomas Lynley against one of their most intricate cases. Fans of the longtime series will love the many characters from Elizabeth George's previous novels who join Lynley and Havers, and readers new to the series will quickly see why she is one of the most popular and critically acclaimed writers of our time. Both a page-turner and a deeply complex story about the lies we tell, the lies we believe, and the redemption we need, this novel will be remembered as one of George's best.

Lots Going On

I loved this book! I have to say that I'm a fan of Elizabeth George and all of the Lindley characters, so I was predisposed to a positive reaction. However, setting that aside, the story was well thought out and the personalities introduced as part of the narrative were interesting and complex.

Readers who've been following the series should be thrilled, but it's easy enough for first-timers to catch up. Highly recommend!

Grrrreat!!!!!!!!

Wonderful addition to the series. Simon Vance knocked it out of the park....tone, pace, voices -- all of it.

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Great story, as usual, except didn't think some of the sexual vulgarity was quite necessary. ..l

I Lynley & Barbara

I love the Lynley books and this one was good, mostly. Being honest the first half and the last eighth was good. Definitely could have done without so much detail of a bunch of college students, that mostly felt like and it would have been much more enjoyable without it. Still a good story overall and as always, Simon Vance is amazing.

One of her best !

I am an Elizabeth George fan. I have read all of her Lynley novels. This is one of her best. It has it all: old favorite characters, terrific character development and wonderful plot twists!