Lady in the Lake

In 1964 Baltimore, a young reporter named Maddie Schwartz investigates a mysterious body found in a park, hoping to make a name for herself. But as she delves deeper into the case, she uncovers a network of corruption and cover-ups that threaten to expose the truth.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 384 pages
\n Publication date: 04 February 2021
\n Publisher: Faber & Faber
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Cleo Sherwood, a young woman who vanished eight months ago, has gone unnoticed by the police, the public, and the media. It is 1964, and Negro women going missing are not a significant concern. Maddie Schwartz, a newly separated assistant at the Baltimore Sun, is determined to get her name in print by uncovering a story about an unidentified body found in Druid Hill Park. However, she soon realizes that chasing this story will lead her into a dangerous and complicated situation, as no one wants her to tell it.

The novel is a twisty, thrilling, and mesmerizing ride that keeps readers engaged from the first page to the last. Lippman's writing is insightful and complex, delving into the lives of each character and revealing their motivations and secrets. The mystery is always present, but with a different twist that keeps the reader guessing.

What readers are saying about the book is overwhelmingly positive. One reviewer described it as a "twisty, thrilling, mesmerizing ride," while another said it was a "delight reading this book." Another reviewer noted that the novel "really grabbed me," and another said it was the best Lippman novel to date.

Overall, "The Girl in the Window" is a must-read for fans of mystery and suspense. It is a complex, hard-hitting, and unflinching story that will leave readers guessing until the very end.

\n Weight: 302g\n
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 27 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780571339457\n
Edition number: Main\n