Believing the Lie

Detective Inspector Lynley is approached by business magnate Bernard
Fairclough for a confidential review - not a formal investigation - of the
circumstances of his nephew's demise. The coroner's verdict is accidental
death. Still grieving for his murdered wife, Lynley has personal reasons for
welcoming a spell away from London. He heads to the wild beauty of the Lake
District, with Deborah and Simon St James to provide cover for his inquiries.
Barbara Havers, back at base, makes her own unique contribution to the case,
distracted only by Isabelle's ambitions to improve her Detective Sergeant's
appearance. When he comes to know the various members of the extended
Fairclough dynasty, Lynley finds many possible motives for murder, and
uncovers layers of deceit and betrayal that expose the lies at the heart of
the Cumbrian community.