A Taste for Death
A Taste for Death by P. D. James, published by Penguin Books in 1989, is a mystery novel that delves into a chilling crime scene at St Matthew’s Church in Paddington. The story begins with the discovery of two bodies, one being an alcoholic tramp and the other Sir Paul Berowne, a baronet and former Minister of the Crown. As Commander Adam Dalgliesh embarks on this complex investigation, he seeks to uncover the truth behind the brutal murders and the hidden secrets of the Berowne family.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a narrative that explores themes of family history and the contrast between outward appearances and inner darkness. The investigation reveals layers of deception and complicity, challenging Dalgliesh to navigate through the intricacies of the case. This edition spans 512 pages and is presented in English, offering a detailed look into the traditional mystery genre that P. D. James is known for.
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Two bodies, their throats cut with brutal precision, lie in a waste of blood in the dingy vestry of St Matthew’s Church, Paddington. One is an alcoholic tramp; the other, Sir Paul Berowne, is a baronet and a recently resigned Minister of the Crown. In an attempt to discover the truth Commander Adam Dalgliesh arrives to begin one of the most convoluted and difficult investigations of his career. One that will expose the darker recesses of the Berowne family history, long hidden beneath a veneer of prosperous gentility.
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