Bøger af Elizabeth George

El don de la gracia de Dios para ti es total y completo. Él la ha dado en abundancia, y no hay nada más que debas agregarle. ¿Estás permitiendo que su gracia, que es suficiente, transforme tu vida? En Colosenses y Filemón aprenderás acerca de las riquezas que posees en Cristo, el increíble poder espiritual que mora en tu interior, cómo un corazón agradecido te ayuda a soportar el sufrimiento, y cómo puedes manifestar a otros la gracia de Dios. God's gift of grace is total and complete. He's given it in abundance, and there's nothing we can do to add to it. In the newest Bible study now available in Spanish, Elizabeth George teaches women how they can transform their lives and learn about the riches women possess in Christ, the incredible spiritual power that resides in women, how a thankful heart will help one to endure suffering, and how to show God's grace to others.

New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth George is back with a spellbinding tale of mystery and murder featuring Scotland Yard Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley.On compassionate leave after the murder of his wife, Thomas Lynley is called back to Scotland Yard when the body of a woman is found stabbed and abandoned in an isolated London cemetery. His former team doesn't trust the leadership of their new department chief, Isabelle Ardery, whose management style seems to rub everyone the wrong way. In fact, Lynley may be the sole person who can see beneath his superior officer's hard-as-nails exterior to a hidden?and possibly attractive?vulnerability.While Lynley works in London, his former colleagues Barbara Havers and Winston Nkata follow the murder trail south to the New Forest. There they discover a beautiful and strange place where animals roam free, the long-lost art of thatching is very much alive, and outsiders are not entirely welcome. What they don't know is that more than one dark secret lurks among the trees, and that their investigation will lead them to an outcome that is both tragic and shocking.A multilayered jigsaw puzzle of a story skillfully structured to keep readers guessing until the very end, This Body of Death is a magnificent achievement from a writer at the peak of her powers.

In one of her most compelling mysteries, bestselling novelist Elizabeth George explores the darker landscapes of human relationships. Here she tells a gripping, suspenseful story of betrayal and devotion, war and remembrance, love and loss . . . and the higher truths to which we must all ultimately answer.An isolated beach on the island of Guernsey in the English Channel is the scene of the murder of Guy Brouard, one of Guernsey's wealthiest inhabitants and its main benefactor. Forced as a child to flee the Nazis in Paris, Brouard was engaged in his latest project when he died: a museum honoring those who resisted the German occupation of the island during World War II. It is from this period that his murderer may well have come. But there are others on Guernsey who want Guy Brouard dead. As forensic scientist Simon St. James and his wife, Deborah, soon discover, seemingly everyone on the history-haunted island has something to hide. . . . And behind all the lies and alibis, a killer is lurking.

This inspiring devotional journey through Psalm 23 encourages women to walk ever more closely with God. Bestselling author George shows women 12 truths that can help them in every season of life.

In this thoughtful and easy-to-follow growth and study guide, noted Bible teacher George explores the principles found in her book "Following God with All Your Heart." Through insightful questions and Scripture, she guides readers to a deeper understanding of how they can grow spiritually.

To this day, the low, thin wail of an infant can be heard in Keldale's lush green valleys. Three hundred years ago, as legend goes, the frightened Yorkshire villagers smothered a crying babe in Keldale Abbey, where they'd hidden to escape the ravages of Cromwell's raiders.Now into Keldale's pastoral web of old houses and older secrets comes Scotland Yard Inspector Thomas Lynley, the eighth earl of Asherton. Along with the redoubtable Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers, Lynley has been sent to solve a savage murder that has stunned the peaceful countryside. For fat, unlovely Roberta Teys has been found in her best dress, an axe in her lap, seated in the old stone barn beside her father's headless corpse. Her first and last words were "I did it. And I'm not sorry."Yet as Lynley and Havers wind their way through Keldale's dark labyrinth of secret scandals and appalling crimes, they uncover a shattering series of revelations that will reverberate through this tranquil English valley—and in their own lives as well.

En una nueva edicion actualizada, la conocida maestra biblica Elizabeth George explora seis pasajes de las Escrituras que ayudaran a las mujeres a comprender el proposito de Dios para la vida. La autora ofrece esperanza, aliento y paz para que pueda vivir cada dia sin sufrir de la preocupacion y la ansiedad. Este libro ayudara a cada mujer cristiana a crecer espiritualmente y a encontrar la gracia y el amor de Dios para su vida. In this expanded and updated version, noted Bible teacher Elizabeth George explores six powerful Scripture passages that will help women grasp God's purpose for life and move towards it. She offers hope, encouragement, and peace to live one day at a time without worry and anxiety. This book will help Christian women draw closer to God and realize His grace and love in their lives.

New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth George serves up a century's worth of superb crime fiction penned by women. This veritable all-star team delivers tales of dark deeds that will keep you reading long into the night. Included are these works:"A Jury of Her Peers" by Susan GlaspellThe Summer of People" by Shirley Jackson"The Irony of Hate" by Ruth Rendell"Country Lovers" by Nadine Gordimer"Wild Mustard" by Marcia Muller"Murder-Two" by Joyce Carol OatesA Moment on the Edge is a rare treat not only for fans of crime fiction but also for anyone who appreciates a skillfully written, deftly told story.

Here's what I tell my students on the first day when I teach one of my creative writing courses: You will be published if you possess three qualities--talent, passion, and discipline.In Write Away, New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth George offers would-be writers exactly what they need to know about how to construct a novel. She provides a detailed overview of the craft and gives helpful instruction on all elements of writing, from setting and plot to technique and process. To illustrate her points, George presents excerpts from a number of well-known writers, including Barbara Kingsolver, Harper Lee, E. M. Forster, John Irving, Toni Morrison, Stephen King, Ernest Hemingway, and Alice Hoffman.In addition to being a clear and concise guide to fiction writing, Write Away also opens a window into the life of Elizabeth George. It reveals the inspiring personal story of how the distinguished author came to be published and how she meticulously researches and crafts her novels.I have a love-hate relationship with the writing life. I wouldn't wish to have any other kind of life . . . and on the other hand, I wish it were easier. And it never is. The reward comes sentence by sentence. The reward comes in the unexpected inspiration. The reward comes from creating a character who lives and breathes and is perfectly real. But such effort it takes to attain the reward! I would never have believed it would take such effort. George's solid understanding of the craft is conveyed in the enticing manner of a true storyteller, making Write Away not only a marvelous, interesting, and informative book but also a glimpse inside the world of a beloved writer.

"[I, Richard] will leave you dizzy, dazzled and dying for more."-PeopleHailed by The New York Times as "a master of the British mystery," award-winning author Elizabeth George is one of our most distinguished writers, widely admired by readers on both sides of the Atlantic. Her first collection of short stories is an extraordinary offering that deftly explores the dark side of everyday people-and the lengths to which they will go to get what they want most. . . . In five tantalizing and original tales, George plumbs the depths of human nature-and human weakness-as only she can. From the chilling tale of a marriage built on an appalling set of lies that only death can reveal . . . to the story of a squabbling group of Anglophiles saved from a killer thanks to Inspector Thomas Lynley . . . to the final, title story about a penniless schoolteacher whose ambition turns murderous, I, Richard is filled with page-turning drama, danger, and unmatched suspense. Ironic, revealing, and undeniably entertaining, this imaginative collection proves once again why Elizabeth George is one of today's best-loved authors. I, Richard belongs in the library of each and every mystery devotee.Praise for I, Richard"Suspenseful and chilling . . . a bonus for fans."-Daily News, New York "Surprisingly light in tone, satirically skewering a variety of unpleasant types while paying homage to time-honored plot devices."-Los Angeles Times "In her first story collection, eniment author George presents five nimbly written and gripping tales, each with a stunning conclusion."-Publishers Weekly

Elena Weaver udstrålede intelligens og seksualitet med sine små kjoler og skinnende smykker. Som studerende på St. Stephen’s College i Cambridge levede Elena et liv fuld af tilfældige, lidenskabelige og intense forhold; et liv fuld af mellemværender, som skulle afgøres, og mål, som skulle opnås. En morgen, da Elena var ude på sin sædvanlige løbetur langs floden Cam, blev hun tæsket til døde af en person, der havde ligget på lur ved flodbredden. Da vicekriminalkommissær Thomas Lynley og hans partner, kriminalassistent Barbara Havers, træder ind i den eksklusive akademiske verden, bliver de spundet ind i et net af kærlighed, besættelse og begær – en malstrøm af følelser, som har gjort krav på Elena Weavers liv.”Georges mysterie udvikler sig med utrolig, psykologisk dybde, omhyggeligt fremstillede karakterer og smukke beskrivelser af det engelske landskab. George er en uundgåelig forfatter i populærfiktion i dag.” - The Washington Post”Uimodståelig.” - The Seattle Times”Uden tvivl en af mrs. Georges bedste mysterier, original i sit koncept og fascinerende i sin mangfoldighed af karakterer.” - The Washington Times”Lige så fængslende som hendes første bog i denne anmelderroste serie. En af krimiverdenens herskende dronninger.” - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Det usædvanlig bestialske drab på en journalist i Cornwall er blot ouverturen til den række uhyggelige begivenheder, som kriminalassistent Thomas Lynley stilles overfor i En passende hævn. Den adelige opdager fra Scotland Yard må undvære sin sædvanlige makker, Barbara Havers, og optrevlingen af sagen kompliceres yderligere, da en gammel familietragedie på Howenstow-godset, Lynleys fædrene hjem, kommer for dagen.

En modbydelig mordsag havner på detektiverne Lynley og Havers skrivebord, da der kommer melding om, at en 13-årig dreng er sporløst forsvunden fra den fine kostskole, hans forældre har indskrevet ham på. Da liget af den mishandlede dreng snart efter dukker op, bliver Lynley og Havers ikke meget klogere på morderens motiver.Som opklaringen af forbrydelsen skrider frem, kommer Lynley og Havers i kontakt med en række personer, der alle bliver dybt berørt af efterforskningen, og som - for de flestes vedkommende - også bærer rundt på en alvorlig hemmelighed.

An Instant New York Times Bestseller! Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers and Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley are back in the next Lynley novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth George.When a police detective is taken off life support after falling into a coma, only an autopsy reveals the murderous act that precipitated her death. She'd been working on a special task force within North London's Nigerian community, and Acting Detective Superintendent Thomas Lynley is assigned to the case, which has far-reaching cultural associations that have nothing to do with life as he knows it. In his pursuit of a killer determined to remain hidden, he's assisted by Detective Sergeants Barbara Havers and Winston Nkata. They must sort through the lies and the secret lives of people whose superficial cooperation masks the damage they do to one another.

Et teaterselskab fra London indlogerer sig på et koldt gods i Skotland for at blive præsenteret for deres nye og temmelig kontroversielle stykke. Næste morgen bliver stykkets forfatterinde, Joy Sinclair, fundet myrdet i sin seng, naglet til madrassen med en kniv gennem halsen.Scotland Yard sætter kriminalassistent Thomas Lynley og overbetjent Barbara Havers på opklaringsarbejdet med ordre om at holde sagen ude af pressen så længe som muligt. Blandt de mistænkte er lord Stinhurst, Englands mest magtfulde teaterdirektør, to af nationens mest elskede skuespillere og stykkets instruktør, den alkoholiserede waliser Rhyes Davies-Jones der befinder sig sammen med sin kæreste, lady Helen - Lynleys gamle veninde.