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From P.D. James, one of the masters of British crime fiction comes the tenth novel to feature commander Adam Dalgliesh.

A Certain Justice is a chilling murder mystery packed with forensic detail, set in the treacherous legal world of London.

Venetia Aldridge QC is a distinguished barrister. When she agrees to defend Garry Ashe, accused of the brutal murder of his aunt, it is one more opportunity to triumph in her distinguished career as a criminal lawyer. But just four weeks later, Miss Aldridge is found dead at her desk.

Commander Adam Dalgliesh, called in to investigate, finds motives for murder among the clients Venetia has defended, her professional colleagues, her family - even her lover. As Dalgliesh narrows the field of suspects, a second brutal murder draws them into greater complexities of intrigue and evil.

P.D. James, the bestselling author of Death Comes to Pemberley, Children of Men and Death In Holy Orders, once again explores the mysterious and intense emotions responsible for the unique crime of murder, with authority and sensitivity.

A Certain Justice is set in the legal world of London and possesses all of the qualities which distinguish P.D. James as a novelist.

©2014 Faber & Faber (P)2014 Faber & Faber Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Mystery Police Procedurals Suspense Thriller & Suspense Traditional Detectives

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"P. D. James is one of the national treasures of British Fiction." (Mail on Sunday)

"Fiendishly clever.… An accomplished performance by a leader in her field." (Sunday Times)
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I read this book many years ago and this audio book only added to my enjoyment this time round. Daniel Wayman has a beautiful voice and is the perfect narrator. P D James is the most amazing writer, this book is beautifully written and the plot is taut ,unexpected and of it’s time. A wonderful insight into barristers and Inns of court before technology and the internet . No mobile phones in this book to spoil the plot !

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Having read all of P.D. James in print form it is great to find an old friend in a new format. This is one of her best. Great characters and intricate plotting. The superb narration demonstrates the quality of her writing perfectly. Daniel Weyman has a voice of just the right timbre for the text and his crystal clear diction and excellent pacing make for a great listening experience. If you are new to P.D. James you are in for a treat.

Revisiting an old favourite

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Enjoyed the story but wanted to go back to listen again from chapter 45 but audio didn't work so don't know the ending!

Enjoyed the story.

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Kept me enthralled to the end. Very well read I always enjoy this series of books

A surprising story

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Well performed and beautifully written but starting to age. The precious appreciation of art, class, etc. Reflect back on a recent time that seems very long ago.
Still very enjoyable.

Still very good

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