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Death in Holy Orders

byP. D. James

Who is this book for? Readers who enjoy intricate mysteries with psychological depth and strong character development.

Topics JusticeMoralitySurvival
MoodSuspenseful, Mysterious
ViolenceMild
Now a major Channel 5 series'The Queen of Crime.' New York TimesWhen the body of a theology student is found on a desolate stretch of coast in East Anglia, his wealthy father demands that Scotland Yard should re-examine the verdict of accidental death. Commander Adam Dalgliesh agrees to pay a visit to the young man's theological college, St Anselm's, a place he knew as a boy, expecting no more than a nostalgic return to old haunts and a straightforward examination of the evidence. Instead he finds himself embroiled in intrigue, secrets and mystery as the college is torn apart by a sacrilegious and horrifying murder . . .'Thoroughly gripping.' Guardian'Pure pleasure.' Spectator

Language

en

Published on

04/02/2020

Pages

560

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9780571355716

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