Author

Publication

1997 - Faber and Faber, London, England

Language

English

Word Count

97,500 words, Guess

Page Count

390 pages

Identifiers

and 5 more
  • Goodreads2703046
  • Library of Congress Control Number98151756
  • OCLC Control Number37787677
  • Better World Books9780571191642
  • Open LibraryOL440596M

Classifications

  • DDC823/.914
  • LCCPR6060.A467 C45 1997c
  • LCCPR6060.A467C45 1997c

Description

"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 Regina V. Ashe initiates events both frightening and unpredictable... Just four weeks later, Miss Aldridge is found dead in her Middle Temple chambers. 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 and his team narrow the field of suspects, a second brutal murder draws them into greater complexiteis of intrigue and evil."

First Sentence

"Murderers do not usually give their victims notice."

Subjects

Genres

  • fiction

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  • A certain justiceFaber and Faber1997-01-01
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