--- product_id: 30884581 title: "A Banquet of Consequences: A Lynley Novel (Inspector Lynley Book 19)" brand: "elizabeth george" price: "€ 21.11" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/30884581-a-banquet-of-consequences-a-lynley-novel-inspector-lynley-book store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # A Banquet of Consequences: A Lynley Novel (Inspector Lynley Book 19) **Brand:** elizabeth george **Price:** € 21.11 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A Banquet of Consequences: A Lynley Novel (Inspector Lynley Book 19) by elizabeth george - **How much does it cost?** € 21.11 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/30884581-a-banquet-of-consequences-a-lynley-novel-inspector-lynley-book) ## Best For - elizabeth george enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted elizabeth george brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![A Banquet of Consequences: A Lynley Novel (Inspector Lynley Book 19) - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51Wi4OWqjRL.jpg) ![A Banquet of Consequences: A Lynley Novel (Inspector Lynley Book 19) - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/31w9zGPDHeL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Breath of Fresh Air *by S***N on Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2015* As I closed this lengthy (573 pages) new book in the Lynley/Havers series I breathed a sigh of relief. Oh my goodness, I think Elizabeth George is back on track. This was actually a good installment in the series. After George killed off Lynley's wife and unborn child on their own doorstep, the series went amok. She followed that incident with a book that was truly, in my opinion, horrible "What Came Before Her" and then issued four very mediocre novels with Lynley and Havers behaving very uncharacteristically. I had really about given up but thought that I'll give it one more try. I am glad I did. This book goes back to the tried and true formula of being about an actual crime. Clare Abbott, a renowned feminist writer, is found dead in her hotel suite while on a speaking tour. At first it is thought to be a heart attack but after further investigation it turns out she was poisoned. Attention turns to her assistant ,Caroline Goldacre, and she is quite a piece of work. Caroline has one of the most dysfunctional families around. One son commits suicide and her employer builds a monument for him. What is the relationship between these two women? Havers is still walking a thin line with her boss, Isabelle Ardery, who desperately wants her gone. With the real threat of transfer hanging over her head, Havers must walk a very disciplined line and that is so hard for her. Dorthea Harriman, the department secretary, tries to befriend her and this is hysterical. Harriman is such a fashion plate and Havers is, well, not. Harriman tries to take her shopping and then they try speed dating which is funny. It's Havers taste in clothes that brings her in touch with Claire Abbott, the murder victim. Lynley meanwhile is continuing his relationship with Daidre, the zoo veterinarian. I think this thread is still a troubling part of the book. It just doesn't fit and I find the relationship awkward. It is just so unlikely. I don't know why George keeps trying to make a square peg fit into a round hole. No matter how many times you pound that peg, you just can't make it work. It doesn't work. Stop it. I have a lot of time invested in this series. I have read all the books as they come out. They require an investment of time as they are all over 550 pages. I have stuck to it through the very rough times when it appeared George had lost control of the series. I am glad it's back on track with a very readable book. The plot was interesting. The characters were interesting. Havers was back in form. Now if she could only stop trying to force the Lynley relationship, things would be great. Even so, I can recommend this book to all those readers who have stuck with George. It is possible to read this as a stand alone and enjoy it but for long standing fans, it is a breath of fresh air. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Where have all our old friends gone? *by B***D on Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2015* Now I have been a rabid Elizabeth George fan since the very first book, For the Love of Elena, and I have a hard time waiting for the next book each time. But that is close to ending. The last two books have gone on for a hundred pages too many, and alright already, so Barbara dresses like a slob and is always in trouble with her bosses!!! Can we please either move on, because some things we can't change, or can we just fire her and be done with it, because it has gotten OLD. I mean, this may be the last George I read, because I have finally gotten bored with it.Now for the plot. I was turning in circles, because every character was beyond damaged, from Rory after the murder of her lover, to Caroline's children who were tortured psychologically by her, to Lily who was given short shrift by the storyline, to Lynley's veterinarian girlfriend who is reduced to nothing but a petsitting lump of neuroses, to the henpecked husband and his smarmy lover, to India who can't break away from Charlie, to the feminist author who turns out to be......whatever, to Isabelle who is the worst manager in the world, to Lynley himself who has lost his aplomb. I WANT MY OLD CHARACTERS BACK!!!!!!! Deborah and St. James, the valets, the visits to Yorkshire! Where have they gone? Has Elizabeth George jumped the shark, so to speak? Who will fill her old shoes? Someone? Anyone? ### ⭐ Dark, depressing and filled with redundancy *by K***R on Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2016* As in her previous books, Ms George convincingly delves into her characters' psyche to create an interesting story, albeit very dark and depressing. The antagonist in this book is so vile in herself that, whether or not she is actually the murderer, you hope that something dreadful happens to her regardless of the source. That being said, there are no other characters worthy of the time invested to read this book. Reoccurring character, Barbara Havers, is even more obdurate and smut-mouthed (if possible) than in previous books. Thomas Lynley is as bland as mushy peas, and dialog for Winston Nkata is almost unintelligible which is unfortunate as he is one of the few interesting on-going characters. No one is happy, everyone is a martyr except Lily and we're never told what became of her. Besides uncompelling characters, and an unconvincing motive-for-blackmail plot-line, the redundancies of certain words will drive you bonkers: twig, kip and, as noted by a previous reviewer, use of a variation of the word reckon which, according to my Kindle word counter, appears in the book 211 times; often as many as 3 times on a page. Ms George, people in the UK DO use a wide variety of synonyms for reckon such as: surmise, consider, suppose, judge and, yes, even guess. This will be the last book by Elizabeth George in which I'll invest money or time reading. Although an exceptionally skilled and intelligent writer, her plots have become convoluted and her characters oppressive. When I want a good British mystery written by an American author I'll choose Martha Grimes, I reckon. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/30884581-a-banquet-of-consequences-a-lynley-novel-inspector-lynley-book](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/30884581-a-banquet-of-consequences-a-lynley-novel-inspector-lynley-book) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-06-24*