A Certain Justice by P. D. James
In A Certain Justice, acclaimed author P.D. James delivers a gripping and sophisticated mystery set in the upper echelons of London’s legal world. When fiercely ambitious criminal barrister Venetia Aldridge is found murdered in her chambers just weeks after defending a notorious killer, the question isn't just who did it — but why so many might have wanted to.
Commander Adam Dalgliesh and his team are called to unravel a tangled web of secrets, professional rivalries, and dark personal histories. As the investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that justice — in all its forms — is anything but simple.
A cerebral and chilling tale, A Certain Justice combines psychological depth with elegant prose and masterful suspense, showcasing why P.D. James remains one of the genre’s most respected voices.
Author
P.D. James
Condition
Like New
Product Info
- Publisher : Alfred A. Knopf; First American Edition (November 25, 1997)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 364 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0375401091
- ISBN-13 : 978-0375401091
- Item Weight : 1.52 pounds
- Dimensions : 6.75 x 1.25 x 10 inches
Reviews
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“Complex, intelligent, and deeply satisfying. P.D. James at her finest.” – Goodreads
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“The legal setting makes this feel like a cross between Agatha Christie and John Grisham — in the best way.” – Amazon reviewer
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“Not just a whodunit, but a haunting character study of what justice really means.” – Book blog comment
📰 Critical Acclaim:
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The New York Times: “A chilling, cerebral mystery that lingers in the mind long after the final page.”
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The Guardian: “James explores justice, morality, and guilt with the insight of a philosopher and the precision of a surgeon.”
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Publishers Weekly: “A superb addition to the Dalgliesh canon… taut, tense, and beautifully crafted.”
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