James, P. D.

The Murder Room

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ISBN 13:
9780571355747
author:
James, P. D.
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Faber & Faber
language:
English
Publication Year:
2020
Pages:
560
Dimensions:
19.8 x 12.9 x 3.3 centimetres (0
Genre:
Fiction & Literature,Mystery & Detective, Police Procedural,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 6 working days
£10.79

Description

The Murder Room is a gripping mystery that unfolds in a small private museum on the edge of Hampstead Heath. When a family trustee is found murdered, Commander Dalgliesh is called in to investigate a complex case fraught with complications. The museum, dedicated to the years 1919-1939, features exhibits from notorious crimes of the era, and the killer's modus operandi eerily echoes these cases.

The investigation is complicated by Dalgliesh's personal life, particularly his relationship with Emma Lavenham, which is put to the test by the demands of his job. As he delves deeper into the case, he must navigate a web of motives and suspects among the museum's staff and trustees. With each step closer to the truth, Dalgliesh finds himself drawn further away from commitment to the woman he loves.

A tense and suspenseful thriller, The Murder Room is a gripping pacey read that explores the darker side of human nature.

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