A certain justice
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"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 career as a criminal lawyer. But Regina V. Ashe initiates events both frightening and unpredictable...
Just four weeks later, Miss Aldridge is found dead in her Middle Temple chambers. 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 and his team narrow the field of suspects, a second brutal murder draws them into greater complexiteis of intrigue and evil."
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14 primary books15 released booksAdam Dalgliesh is a 16-book series with 14 primary works first released in 1962 with contributions by P.D. James, P. D. James, and Maria Grazia Griffini.
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I was so impressed by the way P.D. James juggled the point of views of all the characters. She succeeded in keeping me guessing as to who did what. Her books are full of description, both character and setting. I found myself skimming these parts after awhile but there is no denying that she is a master storyteller.
And what was most interesting is how she followed up her first line - “Murderers do not usually give their victims notice.” And then we are told that Venetia Aldridge, a criminal lawyer, who we will get to know, is going to be murdered. I found that unusual and intriguing. The author did not disappoint in how she set up the scene, all the suspicious characters and there were many. Now I'd love to read another one of her books.
