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The Murder Room
The classic locked-room murder mystery from the 'Queen of English crime' (Guardian)
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The Murder Room
Set in the world of museums and galleries in London, The Murder Room is the twelfth Adam Dalgliesh mystery and a brilliant work of detective fiction from P.D. James, the bestselling author of Death Comes to Pemberley and Children of Men.
Set in the world of museums and galleries in London, The Murder Room is the twelfth Adam Dalgliesh mystery and a brilliant work of detective fiction from P.D. James, the bestselling author of Death Comes to Pemberley and Children of Men.
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Commander Adam Dalgliesh is already acquainted with the Dupayne Museum in Hampstead, and with its sinister murder room celebrating notorious crimes committed in the interwar years, when he is called to investigate the killing of one of the trustees. He soon discovers that the victim was seeking to close the museum against the wishes of both staff and fellow trustees.
Everyone, it seems, has something to gain from the crime. When it becomes clear that the killer is prepared to kill again, inspired by the real-life crimes from the murder room, Dalgliesh knows that to solve this case he has to get into the mind of a ruthless killer.
The Murder Room is a gripping addition to P. D. James's renowned series, blending intricate plotting with keen insights into human nature.
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The Murder Room by P. D. James has been praised for its intricate plotting and the depth of its character development. The novel delves into themes of familial betrayal and the complexities of justice, with the familiar figure of Commander Adam Dalgliesh leading the investigation. Reviewers appreciate the atmospheric setting and the sharp, elegant prose that enhances the suspense.
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ISBN: 9780571355747
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: 33.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 200.0mm
Weight: 438g
Pages: 560
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About the Author
P. D. James was a bestselling and internationally acclaimed crime writer. She was the creator of Adam Dalgliesh and Cordelia Gray, and their long and successful series of mysteries. Her works include Cover Her Face (1962), An Unsuitable Job for a Woman (1972), Innocent Blood (1980), Children of Men (1992), and the Jane Austen-inspired Death Comes to Pemberley (2011).
James was born in Oxford in 1920. She won awards for crime writing in Britain, America, Italy and Scandinavia, including the Mystery Writers of America Grandmaster Award. She received honorary degrees from seven British universities, was awarded an OBE in 1983 and created a life peer in 1991. In 1997 she was elected President of the Society of Authors, and stood down from this role in 2013.
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