Lady in the Lake
by Laura Lippman
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Pub Date 25 Jul 2019 | Archive Date 13 Aug 2019
Faber and Faber Ltd | Faber & Faber
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Description
'Haunting... extraordinary.' STEPHEN KING
A stunning, multi-voiced, period piece - tackling race, gender politics, and the volatility of mid '60s America - from the author of SUNBURN
Cleo Sherwood disappeared eight months ago. Aside from her parents and the two sons she left behind, no one seems to have noticed. It isn't hard to understand why: it's 1964 and neither the police, the public nor the papers care much when Negro women go missing.
Maddie Schwartz - recently separated from her husband, working her first job as an assistant at the Baltimore Sun- wants one thing: a byline. When she hears about an unidentified body that's been pulled out of the fountain in Druid Hill Park, Maddie thinks she is about to uncover a story that will finally get her name in print. What she can't imagine is how much trouble she will cause by chasing a story that no-one wants her to tell.
Advance Praise
'Lippman's high-def depiction of 1960s Baltimore and the atmosphere of the newsroom at that time... ground the book in fascinating historical fact.The literary gambit she balances atop that foundation—the collage of voices—works impressively, showcasing the author's gift for rhythms of speech. The story is bigger than the crime, and the crime is bigger than its solution, making Lippman's skill as a mystery novelist work as icing on the cake. The racism, classism, and sexism of 50 years ago wrapped up in a stylish, sexy, suspenseful period drama about a newsroom and the city it covers.'
Kirkus (starred review)
'Riveting…This is a superb character study, a terrific newspaper novel, and a fascinating look at urban life and racial discrimination in the ’60s… Lippman’s critical acclaim and sales figures continue to climb, and this genre-crossing thriller will extend her reach still further.'
Booklist (starred review)
'Lippman’s fans will devour this sophisticated crime novel, which captures the era’s zeitgeist while painting a striking portrait of unapologetic female ambition.'
Publishers Weekly (starred review)
'I couldn’t get enough of this book. This is Laura Lippman, once again, at her absolute best.'
Jon Page
'With powerful themes of race and gender politics, this is every bit as gripping as her recent bestseller, Sunburn.'
The Bookseller, Editor's Choice
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780571339440 |
| PRICE | £12.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 304 |
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