A brutal murder at a Scottish manor entangles Inspector Lynley in a web of love, betrayal, and deadly secrets.
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A brutal murder at a Scottish manor entangles Inspector Lynley in a web of love, betrayal, and deadly secrets.
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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Moderate romantic tension and implied relationships; no explicit content depicted.
Major violent content with a brutal murder central to the plot; some graphic details.
Minor use of strong language; not a dominant feature.
Minor references to alcohol use; not a central theme.
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No fantasy magic or witchcraft present.
No real-world occult content present.
Minor class-based social commentary; not central to the story.
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Minor references to emotional betrayal and family trauma.
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