Mystery
Inspector Lynley Mysteries Payment Blood
2005
Inspector Lynley investigates a playwright's murder at a Scottish manor, entangled in love and betrayal. A suspenseful mystery of deep motives.
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Inspector Lynley investigates a playwright's murder at a Scottish manor, entangled in love and betrayal. A suspenseful mystery of deep motives.
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At the great Scottish manor house of Westerbrae, a London theatrical company gathers to hear a controversial new play. By the evening's end, the beautiful playwright has been brutally murdered in her bed-and Scotland Yard Inspector Thomas Lynley becomes immediately embroiled in a crime whose genesis is tangled in the obligations of love and the consequences of betrayal.With orders to keep the case from the press as long as possible because of the notoriety of the principal suspects, Lynley a...
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Romance & sex
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Moderate romantic tension; love and jealousy central to Lynley's personal conflict.
Violence & gore
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Major focus on murder; brutal killing of a playwright described, though not overly graphic.
Profanity
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Minor use of strong language expected in a crime novel context.
Substance use
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Minor references to alcohol likely; no heavy focus on addiction.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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No evidence found in available sources.
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy elements present.
Occult / demonology
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No real-world occult content present.
Political content
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Minor class tensions implied in handling of upper-crust murder.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources.
Abuse & suffering
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Minor themes of betrayal and family scandals; no explicit abuse depicted.
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