Synopsis A young girl disappears from the streets of London without a trace. Her mother, a well-respected, conservative MP, is convinced she knows the identity of the kidnapper--the child's father. But Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley and Sergeant Barbara Havers soon learn that nothing in this investigation is what it appears to be--and that in betrayal and deception lies death.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 1996-04-01 | | Narrated by: | Derek Jacobi |
| Size | | Height: | 7.3 in | | Width: | 4.3 in | | Thickness: | 1.2 in | | Weight: | 5.6 oz |
Publisher's Note Elizabeth George has been hailed as "an outstanding practitioner of the modern English mystery" and each of her previous seven novels has been an international bestseller. With In the Presence of the Enemy, her finest work yet, George once again explores the incendiary themes of passion and betrayal that have made her a master of the genre she has made so distinctly her own--the classic detective story that is also a richly creative novel.When a young girl disappears from the streets of London without a trace, her mother, a well-respected MP, is convinced she knows the identity of the kidnapper--the child's father. But Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley and Sergeant Barbara Havers soon learn that nothing in this investigation is what it appears to be, and that in betrayal and deception, lies death.
The New York Times bestselling author delivers her seventh riveting tale. In this dazzling audio, the sins of the parents powerfully affect the lives of their children.
Industry Reviews "...marvelous though extremely sinister...Elizabeth George is arguably the finest writer working in the mystery genre today." Los Angeles Times Book Review - Margo Kaufman (05/12/1996)
"Once again, George demonstrates her mastery of character portrayal and intricate plotting. Her lush mysteries keep getting better. 'In the Presence of the Enemy' is the best so far." Brown
The smartest, most gratifying, complex, and impassioned mystery series now being published." Brown
"Rich...and addictively readable...elegant and unsettling, classy and caustic...a page-turner with unusual breadth and generous depth." Davis
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