description A Suitable Vengeance Overview
A Suitable Vengeance is a 1991 crime novel by Elizabeth George and the fourth published book in the Inspector Lynley series. Chronologically set before the earlier novels, it follows Thomas Lynley to his family's estate in Cornwall, where a planned engagement announcement is disrupted by murder. The case exposes conflicts involving Lynley's relatives and friends while developing the personal history behind relationships seen later in the series.
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A Suitable Vengeance ranks #150 of 183 in the Detective Novel ranking, behind From Doon with Death, ahead of The Blue Hammer.
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How good is A Suitable Vengeance?
A Suitable Vengeance scores 7.42/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Detective Novel category. Cornwall-set Lynley prequel-style entry with family drama; reception more mixed than series highlights.
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