The fourth novel in the bestselling series that inspired BBC's LynleyInspector Thomas Lynley, 8th Earl of Asherton, embarks on his most daunting job yet: introducing his bride-to-be to his mother at the ancestral home of Howenstow in Cornwall.But his private concerns are soon forgotten as the brutal murder of a local journalist requires him to focus on the professional, rather than the personal.The investigation tears apart powerful ties of love and friendship, shattering the tranquillity of the picturesque Cornish community and exposing a long-buried family secret that will irrevocably alter the course of Lynley's life.Praise for A Suitable Vengeance'A first-class, page-turning read'The Times'Perceptive of character, inventive of plot and generous with local colour . . . A very good writer indeed'Jessica Mann'Even more intricate than George's deftly handled plot . . . are the paths etched by her anguished, memorable characters, as they struggle with the secrets of their hearts'Publishers Weekly