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The Private Patient

By: P. D. James
Narrated by: Daniel Weyman
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Summary

When the notorious investigative journalist Rhoda Gradwyn booked into Mr Chandler-Powell's private clinic in Dorset for the removal of a disfiguring and long-standing facial scar, she had every prospect of a successful operation by a distinguished surgeon, a week's peaceful convalescence in one of Dorset's most beautiful manor houses and the beginning of a new life. She was never to leave Cheverell Manor alive. Dalgliesh and his team are called in to investigate the murder, and later a second death, which are to raise even more complicated problems than the question of innocence or guilt.

A new detective novel by P. D. James is always keenly awaited and The Private Patient will undoubtedly equal the success of her worldwide bestseller The Lighthouse. It displays the qualities which P. D. James's readers have come to expect: a masterly psychological and emotional richness of characterisation, a vivid evocation of place and a credible and exciting mystery. The Private Patient is a powerful work of contemporary fiction.

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Critic reviews

"Elegantly phrased, plot-driven, multi-layered and laced with menace." (Observer)

"The Private Patient is classic James." (Allan Massie, Scotsman)
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As with all P D James novels, this story was compelling. The characters come to life through the superb narration.

A great listen

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I have really enjoyed the whole series read beautifully by Daniel Weyman. This doesn't disappoint in any way.

Wonderful

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I enjoyed the intriguing plot, unusual ending, well-drawn characters, satisfying conclusion to the Dalgliesh series

characters

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The only reason I gave the story 4 is I kept falling asleep !! So I lost the story line . Usually I am kept awake by the plot but this one was different . But still I enjoyed it.

Very good

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The book started slowly but once the plot developed it was very interesting and easy to listen to. The narration was good and the book was more enjoyable than I expected.

More Enjoyable than Expected

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