A Great Deliverance Author:Elizabeth George When A Great Deliverance was published in 1988, it was instantly clear toreaders and critics alike that an outstanding new mystery talent had arrived. Remarkably, former schoolteacher Elizabeth George wrote her dazzling deubt in only a matter of weeks. Equally surprising, the fledgling author masterfully portrayed the nuances of British languag... more »e, lifestyle, characters, and detective work despite the fact that she herself is American. From this auspcious beginning came one of today's most superb mystery series, now numbering eleven installments and still going strong. George's electrifying suspense novels have climbed the bestseller charts numberous times, led by her unforgettable duo of Inspector Thomas Lynley and Barbara Havers, two of today's most beloved fictional crime-fighters.« less