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The Lighthouse
The classic locked-room murder mystery from the 'Queen of English crime' (Guardian)
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy intricate crime mysteries set in atmospheric locations. It's perfect for readers who appreciate a beautifully crafted suspenseful plot, where a secluded island and its characters harbour secrets that challenge the detective's intellect. If you are a fan of deep character development and intricate storytelling, this novel's exploration of human nature and crime is sure to captivate you.
The Lighthouse
The classic Adam Dalgliesh mystery.
The classic Adam Dalgliesh mystery.
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The Lighthouse by P. D. James is set on Combe Island, off the Cornish coast, a location known for offering a peaceful and secure respite to over-stressed professionals who holiday there.
The tranquillity is shattered when one of the distinguished visitors is discovered hanging in the island's lighthouse. It soon becomes apparent to the islanders that this is not a case of suicide, but murder.
Detective Adam Dalgliesh arrives to investigate, but before long, a second murder is uncovered. The entire investigation is jeopardised by a new, insidious danger on the island, one as potentially fatal as the murders themselves.
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The Lighthouse by P. D. James is lauded for its atmospheric setting and intricately woven plot. Critics appreciate the book's ability to build suspense on an isolated island, with complex characters and a thought-provoking narrative that keeps readers engaged. The writing style is praised for its elegance and attention to detail, making it a compelling read for fans of crime and thriller genres.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780571355723
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 April 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Faber & Faber
Edition: Main - Re-issue
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 28.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 380g
Pages: 480
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About the Author
P. D. James (1920-2014) was born in Oxford and educated at Cambridge High School for Girls. From 1949 to 1968 she worked in the National Health Service and subsequently in the Home Office, first in the Police Department and later in the Criminal Policy Department. All that experience was used in her novels. She was a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and of the Royal Society of Arts and served as a Governor of the BBC, a member of the Arts Council, where she was Chairman of the Literary Advisory Panel, on the Board of the British Council and as a magistrate in Middlesex and London. She was an Honorary Bencher of the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple. She won awards for crime writing in Britain, America, Italy and Scandinavia, including the Mystery Writers of America Grandmaster Award and The National Arts Club Medal of Honor for Literature (US). She received honorary degrees from seven British universities, was awarded an OBE in 1983 and was created a life peer in 1991. In 1997 she was elected President of the Society of Authors, stepping down from the post in August 2013.
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