The Murder Room

Cover of The Murder Room by P. D. James
Author: P. D. James
Year: 2009
Language: en
Pages: 540
ISBN-13: 9780141044491
Dimensions:
Height: 7.71652 Inches
Length: 5.27558 Inches
Weight: 0.75177631342 Pounds
Width: 1.37795 Inches
Dewey Decimal: 823.914
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The Murder Room by P. D. James, published by Penguin Books in December 2009, is a compelling addition to the mystery and detective genre. This edition spans 540 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Commander Adam Dalgliesh as he investigates the murder of a trustee at the Dupayne Museum in Hampstead, a museum known for its chilling murder room that commemorates notorious interwar crimes. As Dalgliesh delves deeper, he uncovers a web of motives among the museum’s staff and trustees, all of whom have something to gain from the victim’s demise.

Readers will find a rich exploration of crime and intrigue as Dalgliesh navigates the complexities of the case. The story intricately weaves elements of mystery and detective work, revealing how the past influences the present. With the threat of further violence looming, Dalgliesh must understand the psyche of a killer inspired by the very crimes the museum showcases. This edition offers a thorough and engaging experience for fans of fiction centered on crime and mystery.


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The Murder Room is the Number One Bestseller from PD James.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.Adam Dalgliesh is back. From the author of Original Sin and Death in Holy Orders comes The Murder Room, PD James’ most enticing work. Praise for The Murder Room:’Classic, guaranteed to delight all crime addicts’ The Literary Review’Totally absorbing read, a detective thriller of superb quality’ Daily ExpressP.D. James is the queen of crime fiction and the author of numerous bestsellers including A Taste for Death, Original Sin, A Certain Justice and Death in Holy Orders. She lives in London.

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Publisher: Penguin Books, Limited. Year: 2009.
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ISBN-13: 9780141044491.
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Language: en. Pages: 540.

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