The Private Patient
The Private Patient by P. D. James is a mystery novel published by Faber & Faber in 2009, featuring 395 pages in English. The story begins when investigative journalist Rhoda Gradwyn checks into a private clinic in Dorset for surgery to remove a facial scar, anticipating a successful operation and a fresh start. However, her plans take a dark turn when she is found dead at Cheverell Manor, prompting Inspector Adam Dalgliesh and his team to delve into the investigation.
Readers will encounter a chilling narrative that unfolds as Dalgliesh navigates the complexities of the case, which involves not only Rhoda’s murder but also a subsequent death that complicates the investigation further. This edition presents a traditional police procedural that intertwines elements of suspense and thriller, reflecting the intricate storytelling style characteristic of P. D. James. The novel continues to explore themes of crime and morality, making it a notable addition to the series featuring Dalgliesh.
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When the notorious investigative journalist Rhoda Gradwyn booked into Mr Chandler-Powell’s private clinic in Dorset for the removal of a disfiguring and long-standing facial scar, she had every prospect of a successful operation by a distinguished surgeon, a week’s peaceful convalescence in one of Dorset’s most beautiful manor houses and the beginning of a new life. She was never to leave Cheverell Manor alive. Adam Dalgliesh and his team are called in to investigate the murder, and later a second death, which are to raise even more complicated problems than the question of innocence or guilt.’
A chilling and atmospheric work of detective fiction, The Private Patient is the fourteenth novel to feature the inspector protagonist Adam Dalgliesh, from the award-winning author of Children of Men, Death Comes to Pemberley and The Murder Room.
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