A Slowly Dying Cause

An investigation into the death of a man in Cornwall unfolds as a compulsive crime novel featuring Inspector Thomas Lynley, from bestselling author Elizabeth George. In the latest Lynley mystery, Bea Hannaford leads the case after Michael Lobb is found in his family’s tin and pewter workshop. Lobb’s death reveals that he was the last obstacle to a mining company’s purchase of local land, drawing in Lynley and Barbara Havers alongside Bea. As the investigation deepens, family life marked by mistrust and deception comes under scrutiny, and the community’s guarded stance toward outsiders complicates the search for the killer. The intertwined plot threads unfold with descriptive detail and emotional nuance, weaving a complex tapestry that fans of the series will recognize.

Amid Cornwall’s coastal beauty, the case expands to reveal secrets that strain relationships and test loyalties. Bea, Lynley, and Havers navigate a web of intrigue where everyone has something to hide, and trust is scarce in a community wary of outsiders.

Set details and format: 656 pages, Paperback, Pan Macmillan; Edition: Air Iri OME. Release date: 25/09/2025.

Features

• Cornwall setting with a tight-knit community
• Bea Hannaford leads the murder investigation
• Lynley and Havers rejoin the case
• Family secrets complicate the motive
• Mining land purchase drives tension
• Intricate, emotionally nuanced plotting