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Something to Hide

Elizabeth George · 2022

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for Something to Hide by Elizabeth George. This book is content notes include Death of a character, Frightening scenes, Graphic injury; positive qualities include Courage & resilience, Diverse representation.

Book 21 · Inspector LynleySource checked

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsDeath of a character 4/5 · Frightening scenes 3/5 · Graphic injury 3/5
Strongest positivesCourage & resilience 4/5 · Diverse representation 4/5
Series positionBook 21 · Inspector Lynley
Recommendation3.5/5

Courage & resilience; strongest caution: death of a character.

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Courage & resilience; strongest caution: death of a character.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Death of a character 4/5
Recommendation 3.5/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character4/5
  • Frightening scenes3/5
  • Graphic injury3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Diverse representation4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5

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Series progression

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  1. Book 1 · A great deliverance
    Death of a character4/5Violence4/5Frightening scenes3/5Graphic injury3/5Romance2/5Sexual content & nudity2/5Strong language2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5Religious themes1/5
    Starting point
  2. Book 2 · Payment In Blood
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes3/5Romance3/5Strong language3/5Violence3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Graphic injury2/5LGBTQIA characters2/5Sexual content & nudity2/5Religious themes1/5
    Gets more intense
  3. Book 3 · Well-Schooled In Murder
    Death of a character5/5Frightening scenes4/5Sexual content & nudity4/5Violence4/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Religious themes1/5Strong language1/5
    Gets gentler
  4. Book 4 · A Suitable Vengeance
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes3/5Romance3/5Violence3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Graphic injury2/5Sexual content & nudity2/5Strong language2/5Products & advertising1/5Religious themes1/5
    About the same
  5. Book 6 · Missing Joseph
    Death of a character4/5Religious themes3/5Romance3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Frightening scenes2/5Sexual content & nudity2/5Strong language2/5Violence2/5Graphic injury1/5
    Gets gentler
  6. Book 8 · In The Presence Of The Enemy
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes4/5Violence3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Sexual content & nudity2/5Strong language2/5
    About the same
  7. Book 9 · Deception On His Mind
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes3/5Religious themes3/5Strong language3/5Violence3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Sexual content & nudity2/5
    Gets more intense
  8. Book 10 · In Pursuit Of The Proper Sinner
    Death of a character5/5Violence4/5Frightening scenes3/5Sexual content & nudity3/5Strong language3/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Alcohol or drugs1/5
    About the same
  9. Book 11 · A traitor to memory
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes3/5Romance3/5Strong language3/5Violence3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Graphic injury2/5Sexual content & nudity2/5LGBTQIA characters1/5Products & advertising1/5Religious themes1/5
    Gets more intense
  10. Book 12 · A Place of Hiding
    Death of a character4/5Romance3/5Strong language3/5Violence3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Frightening scenes2/5Graphic injury2/5Sexual content & nudity2/5LGBTQIA characters1/5Products & advertising1/5Religious themes1/5
    About the same
  11. Book 13 · With No One as Witness
    Death of a character5/5Frightening scenes4/5Graphic injury4/5Violence4/5Romance3/5Strong language3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Sexual content & nudity2/5LGBTQIA characters1/5Products & advertising1/5Religious themes1/5
    Gets more intense
  12. Book 15 · Careless in red
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes3/5Romance3/5Strong language3/5Violence3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Graphic injury2/5Sexual content & nudity2/5LGBTQIA characters1/5Religious themes1/5
    Gets gentler
  13. Book 16 · This Body of Death
    Death of a character5/5Violence4/5Frightening scenes3/5Graphic injury3/5Romance3/5Strong language3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Sexual content & nudity2/5LGBTQIA characters1/5Religious themes1/5
    Gets more intense
  14. Book 17 · Believing the Lie
    Death of a character4/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Frightening scenes2/5Romance2/5Strong language2/5Violence2/5Graphic injury1/5Religious themes1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    Gets gentler
  15. Book 18 · Just One Evil Act
    Death of a character3/5Frightening scenes3/5Strong language3/5Violence3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Products & advertising1/5Religious themes1/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    Gets more intense
  16. Book 19 · A Banquet of Consequences
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes3/5Violence3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Strong language2/5Sexual content & nudity1/5
    Gets gentler
  17. Book 20 · The Punishment She Deserves
    Death of a character4/5Religious themes4/5Frightening scenes3/5Strong language3/5Violence3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Graphic injury2/5Romance2/5Sexual content & nudity2/5LGBTQIA characters1/5
    Gets more intense
  18. Book 21 · Something to Hide
    Death of a character4/5Frightening scenes3/5Graphic injury3/5Sexual content & nudity3/5Strong language3/5Violence3/5Alcohol or drugs2/5Religious themes2/5Romance2/5LGBTQIA characters1/5
    About the same

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What’s in it?

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

A primary investigation involves the death of an officer, and themes of mortality are central to the plot.

Graphic injury3/5
Why this rating?

The medical procedures and their aftermath are described with clinical and sometimes disturbing detail.

Strong language3/5
Why this rating?

Frequent usage of moderate language and occasional strong profanity appropriate for the genre.

LGBTQIA characters1/5
Why this rating?

LGBTQIA representation appears limited to a minor element or character and is not a central focus of the mystery.

Religious themes2/5
Why this rating?

Religious and cultural beliefs help shape some characters’ motivations and the discussion of harmful traditions, but faith is not the book’s main subject.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Contains subplot relationships but is not a romance-focused novel.

Frightening scenes3/5
Why this rating?

The mystery includes menace, vulnerability, threatening situations and emotionally unsettling revelations.

Sexual content & nudity3/5
Why this rating?

The investigation involves female genital mutilation, sexual exploitation, and related abuse. These are serious plot themes, not erotic material, but they are substantial and mature.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional consumption of alcohol by adult characters.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Includes descriptions of physical abuse, injury related to FGM, and the consequences of violent criminal acts.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Characters must show courage to confront dangerous and systemic social issues.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

The mystery construction and character development demonstrate high literary creativity.

Diverse representation4/5
Why this rating?

Features a diverse cast reflecting the multicultural environment of contemporary London.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Provides insight into cross-cultural policing and the sociological impact of FGM.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Kindness and empathy are essential to the detective work performed by the protagonists.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Explores themes of justice, cultural boundaries, and the importance of challenging systemic harm.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The leads, Lynley and Havers, show resilience and dedication to truth and morality.

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  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in Something to Hide would you have made differently, and why?
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