Death in Holy Orders
“Death in Holy Orders” by P. D. James is a repack edition published by Penguin Books in 2002, featuring 547 pages in English. This novel presents a complex mystery set in an Anglican theological college located on a desolate stretch of the East Anglian coast. The narrative begins with the discovery of a student’s body on the shore, prompting his wealthy father to request a re-examination of the accidental death verdict by Scotland Yard. Dalgliesh, who has personal ties to St Anselm’s from his boyhood, agrees to investigate during his holiday.
Readers will find a detailed exploration of the investigation as Dalgliesh navigates the intricacies of the case, which escalates with another murder over the weekend. The story emphasizes forensic detail and maintains a consistent tension throughout the plot. With elements of mystery, police procedural, and traditional detective work, this edition invites readers into a world where the stakes are high and the truth is elusive.
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Death in Holy Ordersis a masterly exploration which distinguishes P.D. James as a novelist- the sensitive evocation of place, a complex and credible mystery, respect for forensic detail, and the tension of a plot that never flags.
The story is set in an Anglican theological college on a desolate stretch of the East Anglian coast.
When the body of one of the students is found on the shore, his wealthy father demands that Scotland Yard re-examine the verdict of accidental death. Dalgliesh has visited St Anselm’s in his boyhood and, as he is due for a holiday, agrees to pay a visit.
As the weekend brings another murder, Dalgliesh soon finds himself embroiled in one of the most horrific and puzzling cases of his career . . .
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