Guilty by Definition by Susie Dent is a captivating linguistic mystery set in Oxford, England. Martha Thornhill, a senior editor at the Clarendon English Dictionary, returns to her hometown after a decade abroad, only to be drawn into an unsettling mystery tied to her family's past.
An anonymous, coded letter brings to light secrets linked to the disappearance of her sister, Charlie, years ago.
As more letters arrive, Martha and her team decode cryptic messages that threaten to unravel the truth. Filled with suspense and intrigue, this novel combines language, family secrets, and a thrilling quest for answers.
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mystery, Oxford, secrets, family, disappearance, coded letters, lexicographer, suspense, investigation, Susie Dent
