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A Certain Justice
- Narrated by: Daniel Weyman
- Series: Adam Dalgliesh, Book 10
- Length: 14 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction
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Publisher's Summary
An Adam Dalgliesh mystery.
In A Certain Justice, the tenth Adam Dalgliesh mystery from P. D. James, the commander is drawn into the treacherous legal world of London when a distinguished criminal lawyer is brutally murdered.
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 career as a criminal lawyer. But just four weeks later, Miss Aldridge is found dead.
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 (1920-2014) was a best-selling and internationally acclaimed crime writer. She was the creator of Adam Dalgliesh and Cordelia Gray and their long and successful series of mysteries. Her works include Cover Her Face (1962), An Unsuitable Job for a Woman (1972), Innocent Blood (1980), The Children of Men (1992), and the Jane Austen-inspired Death Comes to Pemberley (2011).
James was born in Oxford in 1920. She won awards for crime writing in Britain, America, Italy, and Scandinavia, including the Mystery Writers of America Grandmaster Award. She received honorary degrees from seven British universities, was awarded an OBE in 1983, and created a life peer in 1991. In 1997 she was elected president of the Society of Authors and stood down from this role in 2013.
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- Eve
- 12-02-2020
My favourite AD novel so far. Comp!ex and nuanced
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.
5 people found this helpful
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- Leonie Frieda
- 05-05-2018
A Certain Genius for writing thrillers.
Loved the plot, as ever James’ s sure hand at striking the right balance between a challenging plot, perfect length to keep the listener engaged and hoping to reach correct conclusions. The assured author who remained committed to writing thrillers with intellectual, cultural and other references to keep the Opera, Artist, lawyer as satisfied as the readers who are not interested in finding these unobtrusive touches. Daniel Weyman reads beautifully as ever, keeping the pace going yet allowing the passages where the plot is recapitulated given without a sense of repetitive
Pprecap’of the story passages
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- Mrs P S Lowe
- 24-01-2019
Improved as the book progressed
struggling to keep abreast of all background characters at times but 2nd half easy to follow
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- Trixie
- 08-04-2018
P.D James and Daniel Weyman - listening heaven!
This is an interesting departure from the usual suspect being detected and arrested. Some very unlikeable characters feature in a well plotted and satisfying tale of disfunctional relationships.
The exceptional narrating from Daniel Weyman, combined with excellent writing, make this a five star listen. Thoroughly recommended for all who/why-dunnit fans!
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- CM
- 15-08-2020
Perfect!
I read this book many years ago and this audio book only added to my enjoyment this time round. Daniel Wayman has a beautiful voice and is the perfect narrator. P D James is the most amazing writer, this book is beautifully written and the plot is taut ,unexpected and of it’s time. A wonderful insight into barristers and Inns of court before technology and the internet . No mobile phones in this book to spoil the plot !
3 people found this helpful
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- Marion
- 22-09-2017
A surprising story
Kept me enthralled to the end. Very well read I always enjoy this series of books
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- madmanc
- 27-02-2021
Revisiting an old favourite
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.
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- J Z A
- 10-12-2020
Still very good
Well performed and beautifully written but starting to age. The precious appreciation of art, class, etc. Reflect back on a recent time that seems very long ago.
Still very enjoyable.
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- Axel
- 15-10-2020
perfect reading performance
great characterisations of all characters. the performance is outstanding. together with the skillful writing it is a great pleasure to listen to.
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- Shopaholic
- 19-01-2017
PD Jamea A CERTAIN JUSTICE
I've really got into this Adam Dalglish series.
This was excellently narrated by Daniel Wayman and the story line was excellent to.
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