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Nanosynergy
Know I've read several small parts of this book in other mysteries. Trying to hunt them down. Still an enjoyable read. Even includes a quarantine - relevant to the time I read this book. ...more
Kay Green
Dec 31, 2016 rated it liked it
I have always wanted to read P.D. James and I guess this was one of her last books. Her writing is beautiful - especially her descriptions of the remote island off Cornwall where this mystery takes place. But I imagine this is a classic murder mystery format. A murder takes place and there are many suspects. The detectives (all who have various interesting backstories) interview every single suspect and there is a hint in each persons story as to why they might have been the murderer. This takes ...more
Joseph
Jul 12, 2008 marked it as to-read
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mstan
Sep 20, 2008 rated it it was ok  ·  review of another edition
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