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A Certain Justice

By: P. D. James
Narrated by: Daniel Weyman
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From P.D. James, one of the masters of British crime fiction comes the tenth novel to feature commander Adam Dalgliesh.

A Certain Justice is a chilling murder mystery packed with forensic detail, set in the treacherous legal world of London.

Venetia Aldridge QC is a distinguished barrister. When she agrees to defend Garry Ashe, accused of the brutal murder of his aunt, it is one more opportunity to triumph in her distinguished career as a criminal lawyer. But just four weeks later, Miss Aldridge is found dead at her desk.

Commander Adam Dalgliesh, called in to investigate, finds motives for murder among the clients Venetia has defended, her professional colleagues, her family - even her lover. As Dalgliesh narrows the field of suspects, a second brutal murder draws them into greater complexities of intrigue and evil.

P.D. James, the bestselling author of Death Comes to Pemberley, Children of Men and Death In Holy Orders, once again explores the mysterious and intense emotions responsible for the unique crime of murder, with authority and sensitivity.

A Certain Justice is set in the legal world of London and possesses all of the qualities which distinguish P.D. James as a novelist.

©2014 Faber & Faber (P)2014 Faber & Faber Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Mystery Police Procedurals Suspense Thriller & Suspense Traditional Detectives

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Critic reviews

"P. D. James is one of the national treasures of British Fiction." (Mail on Sunday)

"Fiendishly clever.… An accomplished performance by a leader in her field." (Sunday Times)
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OK but found that I was wishing for it to end
2 chapters too long

Enjoyable but a trifle slow paced

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Having read all of P.D. James in print form it is great to find an old friend in a new format. This is one of her best. Great characters and intricate plotting. The superb narration demonstrates the quality of her writing perfectly. Daniel Weyman has a voice of just the right timbre for the text and his crystal clear diction and excellent pacing make for a great listening experience. If you are new to P.D. James you are in for a treat.

Revisiting an old favourite

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Thoroughly enjoyed this. Beautifully structured and read. The intricacy of the character buildup was exceptional.

Best so far

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I am listening to all her novels in irder, having read them years ago. They are very enjoyable and Dalgliesh is less of a fastidious prude than I remember him to have been. The narrator is good. My only criticism is that he gives the women characters such whining voices.

Same as ever

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I've really got into this Adam Dalglish series.

This was excellently narrated by Daniel Wayman and the story line was excellent to.

PD Jamea A CERTAIN JUSTICE

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Anyone who loves PD James will enjoy these readings by Daniel Weyman, he has it spot on. A real treat.

Perfect

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Enjoyed the story but wanted to go back to listen again from chapter 45 but audio didn't work so don't know the ending!

Enjoyed the story.

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great characterisations of all characters. the performance is outstanding. together with the skillful writing it is a great pleasure to listen to.

perfect reading performance

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really enjyed thisbook. Good suspenseful story and good characters although I did loose the thread of some names of characters and had to do a mental double take to remember who was who. Great narration.

very enjoyable

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I came quite late to P.D.James, and am really enjoying Weyman's narrations.
The plots are always complex and the characters nuanced and likable in some way no matter who they are or what they've done. The characters are set up and introduced independently and beautifully. Subtly and not so subtly, James ensures everyone appears to have strong motive and means, but it never feels contrived. Beautifully done. Quite an art. Like a more complex Agathe Christie!
This book is particularly good in this way. Don't be put off if you are not keen on legal/court room stuff, there is not really that much of it here considering.

My favourite AD novel so far. Comp!ex and nuanced

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