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THE MULTIMILLION-COPY BESTSELLING ADAM DALGLIESH SERIES FROM THE 'QUEEN OF ENGLISH CRIME' (Guardian) WINNER OF THE CWA SILVER DAGGER 'A legend.' VAL MCDERMID 'P. D. James took the classic crime novel and turned up the dial.' MICK HERRON PERFECT FOR FANS OF VAL MCDERMID, RUTH RENDELL AND ELLY GRIFFITHS

There's something wrong about this place. Haven't you noticed?

Dalgliesh is recovering from a life-threatening illness when his elderly friend Father Baddeley reaches out for advice. By the time he can respond, Father Baddeley is dead. And his is not the first recent death at the Dorset home for the disabled where he worked.

Dalgliesh feels he must try to understand these deaths, even without official jurisdiction or support, but amid the growing suspicion of the residents, he can't be sure either of them was murder.

Until another body is found - and Dalgliesh suddenly finds himself in very grave danger.

'The writing is excellent, the pitch of final terror beautifully sustained.' Evening Standard 'A masterpiece.' Edmund Crispin, Sunday Times

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Critic reviews

"More expertise from P. D. James. The writing is excellent, the pitch of final terror beautifully sustained." (Evening Standard)

"She writes like an angel. Every character is clearly drawn. Her atmosphere is unerringly, chillingly convincing. And she manages all this without for a moment slowing down the drive and tension of an exciting mystery." (The Times)
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PD James’ writing never disappoints me. It’s a joy to listen to the twists and turns on audible with an accomplished reader like Daniel Weyman

Always a twist

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About halfway through I guessed there would be a few murders and I guessed the ending. Not a favourite for me. very well read though.

somewhat predictable

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I love audible, unfortunately I found this story line hard to follow, I do not think it suits audible. I thoroughly enjoy this author and the dalgliesh story's so hopefully it was just this particular story.

difficult

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took a while to start bit of a plodder but enticed you into the story more you listened. I was a bit disappointed I had sussed the killer it didn't ruin it for me I enjoyed it

Good listen

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This was my first PD James and I really enjoyed it. In Audible form it’s a bit tricky to keep track of the range of characters and nuances of the complex plot, but that’s more about me.

Good Story - Nicely Narrated

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