Helen, Inspector Lynley’s wife, was tragically killed by a gunshot.
In the series of novels by Elizabeth George, Helen Clyde, who becomes Helen Lynley upon marrying Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley, meets a devastating end. Her character is central to the development of Lynley’s personal story. The tragic event occurs in the book “With No One as Witness,” where Helen is unexpectedly caught in the crossfire of a crime. She is pregnant at the time, which adds another layer of tragedy to her death. This incident marks a significant turning point in the series, deeply affecting Lynley and the trajectory of his character’s emotional journey. Helen’s death has a profound impact on Lynley, both personally and professionally, and it is a theme that is explored in the subsequent novels as Lynley copes with his loss and grief.
