Guilty by Definition by Susie Dent
The editors of the Claredon English Dictionary, led by Martha Thornhill, receive an anonymous letter with literary allusions to secrets and lies. To Martha, it all points to the disappearance of her sister Charlotte ten years ago. Each chapter starts off with a word, its time of origin, and definition. The characters are compelling, especially the editing team and Martha's father.
The writing is exceptional, weaving wordplay and lexicography through a fascinating mystery story. This is no surprise given that the author Susie Dent is a famous lexicographer and has been a commentator on the game show Countdown since 1992. I highly recommend this novel to fans of English mysteries, but especially those of us who love Colin Dexter's Inspector Morse stories.
I bought the book on Amazon.uk as it is will not be released in the US until May 13, 2025.
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