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Devices and Desires (Adam Dalgliesh, Bk 8)
Devices and Desires - Adam Dalgliesh, Bk 8
Author: P. D. James
After publication of his book of poetry, Adam Dalgliesh escapes from the hubbub of London for a remote Norfolk headland and the converted windmill his aunt left him. But Dalgliesh cannot so easily escape from murder. In Norfolk, a deranged killer prowls the countryside, holding tranquility hostage. Murders proliferate. Is there a connection with...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780446359757
ISBN-10: 0446359750
Publication Date: 2/1/1991
Pages: 480
Rating:
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
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3.7 stars, based on 68 ratings
Publisher: Warner Books
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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reviewed Devices and Desires (Adam Dalgliesh, Bk 8) on + 32 more book reviews
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One of James' best - lots of twists and turns.
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P.D. James is one of best mystery writers of all time. She is British so her books are very English, which I happen to adore. There is nothing like a great British mystery writer.
Sandiinmississippi avatar reviewed Devices and Desires (Adam Dalgliesh, Bk 8) on + 265 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
A nice P D James with plenty of atmosphere.
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Enjoyed this very much, looking forward to reading more by the same author.
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BOMC Edition. Commander Dalgliesh of Scotland Yard has just published a new book of poems and has taken a brief respite from publicity on the remote Larksoken headland on the Norfolk coast in a converted windmill left to him by his aunt. But he cannot so easily escape murder. A psychotic strangler of young women is at large in Norfolk, and getting nearer to Larksoken with every killing. And when Dalgliesh discovers the murdered body of the Acting Administrative Officer on the beach, he finds himself caught up in the passions and dangerous secrets of the headland community and in one of the most baffling murder cases of his career.
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reviewed Devices and Desires (Adam Dalgliesh, Bk 8) on + 9 more book reviews
Another great mystery novel by PD James staring everybody's favorite detective, Inspector Dalgleish. A masterpiece.


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