A Certain Justice

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A Certain Justice

By: P. D. James

Narrated by: Daniel Weyman

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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.

Genre Fiction

Literary Fiction

Mystery

Police Procedurals

Suspense

Thriller & Suspense

Traditional Detectives

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Critic reviews

"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 !