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This is the fourth book in the Adam Dalgliesh series. I have recently been re-reading these novels and, although I have enjoyed the previous books, this certainly represents a seeming increase in ability and confidence in the writing and storyline. “Shroud for a Nightingale,” is set in a nurse training school and P D James worked for the NHS for many years, so it is an environment she would have been extremely familiar with.
The story begins with Miss Muriel Beale, an Inspector who is setting out ...more
The story begins with Miss Muriel Beale, an Inspector who is setting out ...more
The fourth book in the Adam Dalgliesh series seems to be the one in which PD James reaches her writing zenith and charisma. Set in a nurse training school in the midst of multiple murders, Dalgliesh is called in who in his methodical and suave manner proceeds to dissect the inner lives, motives, aspirations and pasts of the residents. In the end, we are left with a rather intelligent mystery tale and for sure keeps me coming back for more of the eponymous detective!
My Rating - 5/5
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My Rating - 5/5
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I read this for the first time when I was in my late teens and P.D.James together with Ruth Rendell was one of the authors that made me into a fan of the genre. I reread it because I wanted to see if it held up in today's world and I was pleasantly surprised. I forgot what a good writer she was and how her excellent use of language contributes to the novel. Still well worth reading so I think I may reread some of the others too.
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