Description
In a serene and seemingly idyllic private nursing home, tranquility is shattered by the brutal murder of a high-profile patient. Commander Adam Dalgliesh, a seasoned investigator with a sharp intellect and a profound understanding of human nature, is summoned to untangle the threads of this chilling crime. As he arrives, the atmosphere is thick with tension and secrets, revealing that beneath the polished veneer of care and comfort lies a labyrinth of motives and hidden agendas.
Dalgliesh is joined by his dedicated team, and together they delve into the lives of the nursing home staff and residents, each of whom harbors their own enigmatic pasts. With each revelation, the case deepens, pulling them into a web of deception where trust is minimal, and everyone is a potential suspect. The investigation not only tests their detective skills but also challenges Dalgliesh’s perceptions of justice and morality in a world where the truth is often obscured by fear.
Dalgliesh is joined by his dedicated team, and together they delve into the lives of the nursing home staff and residents, each of whom harbors their own enigmatic pasts. With each revelation, the case deepens, pulling them into a web of deception where trust is minimal, and everyone is a potential suspect. The investigation not only tests their detective skills but also challenges Dalgliesh’s perceptions of justice and morality in a world where the truth is often obscured by fear.
Book Details
Format
Hardcover
Pages
416 pages
Language
English
Published
Aug 28, 2008
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Editions
57 editions
ISBN-10
0571242448
ISBN-13
9780571242443