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Is it necessary to read the Lynley novels in order?

StefanieFrei No. I actually started with "Playing for the Ashes". But some parts are to be understood better if you follow the correct order as the characters deve…moreNo. I actually started with "Playing for the Ashes". But some parts are to be understood better if you follow the correct order as the characters develop.(less)

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What do we know about Simon St. James leg injury? Thomas Lynley is responsible for it. (Caused it?) But after reading several Lynley books have never learned what caused the injury.

LeAnne Book 4 "A Suitable Vengeance" is actually a prequel to "A Great Deliverance". It flashes back and explains St. James injury, as well as Lynley's relat…moreBook 4 "A Suitable Vengeance" is actually a prequel to "A Great Deliverance". It flashes back and explains St. James injury, as well as Lynley's relationship with Deborah, also more about Deborah. So I actually read #4 first.(less)

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I am reading the newest Lynley novel. Hubby claims Lynley and Havers met during WWII. I think he is confusing the series with Inspector Frost, Can someone clarify before I go back to read the first novel?

Rich A Great Deliverance is set in the 1980's. Neither Lynley or Havers are old enough to have been born in the WWII time period.…moreA Great Deliverance is set in the 1980's. Neither Lynley or Havers are old enough to have been born in the WWII time period.(less)

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Is st. James a pathologist?

Kim Lurie A specialized kind of one who does his own experiments - more of a researcher.
…moreA specialized kind of one who does his own experiments - more of a researcher.
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The ending to this book was quite distressful. Are all books by Elizabeth George this gruesome?

Della Scott Pretty much. She doesn't shy away from disturbing stuff.…morePretty much. She doesn't shy away from disturbing stuff.(less)

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