Dive into Guilty by Definition, the linguistic mystery from Susie Dent, an instant Sunday Times bestseller. This intriguing novel blends a gripping search for a missing woman with a deep appreciation for language, making it a must-read for word sleuths and crime fans alike.

When an anonymous, coded letter arrives at the Clarendon English Dictionary office, editor Martha Thornhill realizes it hints at sinister events connected to a specific year—the year her older sister, Charlie, vanished a decade ago. As more letters surface, Martha and her team follow the linguistic clues, uncovering a powerful secret Charlie held that someone is desperate to keep buried.

• A compelling mystery centered around a missing woman and linguistic clues.
• From Susie Dent, author of the Clarendon Lexicographers series (Book 1 of 2).
• Praised as 'ONE OF THE FINEST MYSTERIES I HAVE EVER READ' by Rob Rinder.
• A love letter to language and the city of Oxford, wrapped in an emotional thriller.
• Previously a Sunday Times bestseller in August 2024.

This is the paperback edition of the novel, written in English.

• Author: Susie Dent
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 400 pages
• ISBN-13: 978-1804183977
• Dimensions: 132 x 202 x 25mm (Approx. 5.2 x 7.95 x 0.98 inches)
• Weight: 280g
• Publisher: Zaffre
• Publication Date: 24 April 2025

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