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Shroud for a Nightingale (Adam Dalgliesh, #4)

P.D. James
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Shroud for a Nightingale (Adam Dalgliesh, #4)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001

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P.D. James

Shroud for a Nightingale (Adam Dalgliesh, #4)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001
Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 1970s

Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

P.D. James' novel Shroud for a Nightingale follows Adam Dalgliesh as he investigates mysterious deaths at a nursing school in England. Amidst professional and personal tensions, Dalgliesh seeks the truth behind these suspicious incidents, uncovering hidden motives and complex relationships.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

29,885 ratings

76%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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P.D. James' Shroud for a Nightingale showcases her talent for intricate plotting and character development, set against the atmospheric backdrop of a nursing school. Critics admire its compelling narrative and sophisticated prose. However, some find the pacing slow at times. Overall, it's a meticulously crafted mystery that keeps readers engaged until the end.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Shroud for a Nightingale (Adam Dalgliesh, #4)?

A reader who enjoys intricate mysteries and character-driven narratives akin to Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot series or Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes would find much to appreciate in P.D. James's Shroud for a Nightingale. Fans of richly detailed settings and psychologically complex characters will be captivated.

4.2

29,885 ratings

76%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 1970s

Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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