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Lethal White

Lethal White
Lethal White

Robert Galbraith

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***The 7th novel in the Strike series, THE RUNNING GRAVE, is coming in September 2023. Pre-order now and be the first to read it***

'Hugely absorbing. . . the best Strike novel yet' SUNDAY MIRROR

'Highly inventive storytelling' GUARDIAN

'Outrageously entertaining' FINANCIAL TIMES

'Come for the twists and turns and stay for the beautifully drawn central relationship' INDEPENDENT

'Blistering piece of crime writing' SUNDAY TIMES

'Fans will love it' HEAT

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*** The latest book in the thrilling Strike series, TROUBLED BLOOD, is out now! ***

When Billy, a troubled young man, comes to private eye Cormoran Strike's office to ask for his help investigating a crime he thinks he witnessed as a child, Strike is left deeply unsettled. While Billy is obviously mentally distressed, and cannot remember many concrete details, there is something sincere about him and his story. But before Strike can question him further, Billy bolts from his office in a panic.

Trying to get to the bottom of Billy's story, Strike and Robin Ellacott - once his assistant, now a partner in the agency - set off on a twisting trail that leads them through the backstreets of London, into a secretive inner sanctum within Parliament, and to a beautiful but sinister manor house deep in the countryside.

And during this labyrinthine investigation, Strike's own life is far from straightforward: his newfound fame as a private eye means he can no longer operate behind the scenes as he once did. Plus, his relationship with his former assistant is more fraught than it ever has been - Robin is now invaluable to Strike in the business, but their personal relationship is much, much more tricky than that . . .

Epic and enthralling, Lethal White is the gripping fourth instalment in the ongoing story of Cormoran Strike and Robin Ellacott.

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PRAISE FOR THE STRIKE SERIES:

'One of the most unique and compelling detectives I've come across in years' MARK BILLINGHAM

'The work of a master storyteller' DAILY TELEGRAPH

'Unputdownable. . . Irresistible' SUNDAY TIMES

'Will keep you up all night' OBSERVER

'A thoroughly enjoyable classic' PETER JAMES, SUNDAY EXPRESS

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Summary

Chapter 1:

* Cormoran Strike is hired by Billy Knight, who claims his sister, Margot Bamborough, was murdered.
* Strike interviews Margot's family, including her husband, Jimmy, and her two brothers, Ted and Adam.
* Strike uncovers inconsistencies in their accounts and suspects foul play.

Chapter 2-3:

* Strike and his assistant, Robin Ellacott, investigate Margot's background and learn about her connection to a wealthy tycoon, Jasper Chiswell.
* They discover that Chiswell was involved in a corrupt business deal with Jimmy, which may have led to Margot's murder.
* They also learn that Margot was having an affair with one of Chiswell's associates, Lawrence "Lash" Granger.

Chapter 4-5:

* Strike and Robin confront Jimmy with their findings, but he denies any involvement.
* They continue to investigate Granger and discover his history of violence and drug addiction.
* Strike and Robin are attacked by Granger's henchmen but manage to escape.

Chapter 6-7:

* Strike and Robin trace Granger to a warehouse where they witness him torturing Jimmy.
* They intervene and apprehend Granger, but Jimmy dies from his injuries.
* They learn that Chiswell ordered Granger to kill Margot and silence Jimmy.

Chapter 8-9:

* Strike and Robin confront Chiswell with their findings, exposing his criminal activities.
* Chiswell attempts to flee but is arrested by the police.
* Strike and Robin's investigation unravels a web of corruption and deceit involving powerful individuals.

Real Example from Chapter 2:

As Strike interviews Margot's brothers, he notices a discrepancy in their accounts:

* Ted states that Margot left her home at 6:15 AM for work.
* Adam claims that she left at 7:00 AM to meet a client.

This inconsistency suggests that one of the brothers is lying or mistaken, which prompts Strike to further investigate the case.