Dramatický román o operaci mozkového nádoru a boji o život čtyřiatřicetileté ženy. Je psán formou rozhovorů se všemi, kteří měli k pacientce úzký vztah , nebo se na operaci podíleli. Kromě citové zainteresovanosti rodiny a přátel je zdůrazněn i profesionální zájem lékařů o prováděný výkon, jejich názory, myšlenky a reakce na probíhající operaci. Soukromý život a pracovní vztahy jsou zde potlačeny do pozadí. Známé téma zpracované neobvykle formou umělecké reportáže. ...
Mladá žena beží v daždi... prenasledovaná neznámym mužom v aute. Keď sa príťažlivá a nadaná lekárka spamätá zo šoku, nájde sa vo vlatnej nemocnici a nevie si na nič spomenúť. O pár hodín neskôr nájdu jej kolegu bez znakov života v zamknutom dome neďaleko miesta, kde sa stala jej tragická nehoda. Lekárov v Notthinghamskej nemocnici sa zmocňujú obavy...
Atmosfera strachu a hrozby visiacej nad hlavami lekarov.
The bleak coast of East Anglia serves as the backdrop for a gripping mystery involving St. Anselm’s, a small theological college perched on low cliffs. The body of a young ordinand, son of the flamboyant businessman Sir Alred Treves, is discovered buried beneath sand. Treves insists that Commander Adam Dalgliesh investigate his son’s death, despite the apparent lack of leads. Dalgliesh, motivated by fond memories of summers spent at the college, agrees to take on the case. However, his arrival coincides with a shocking and sacrilegious murder that shatters the college’s calm. As Dalgliesh delves deeper, he becomes ensnared in a complex web of violence and intrigue. P. D. James masterfully weaves a classic detective story with rich psychological and emotional depth, showcasing her unparalleled talent for crafting intricate plots filled with suspense and horror. The novel features unforgettable characters and vividly captures the East Anglian landscape and its religious context. In this work, James reaffirms her status as a master of the crime genre and one of the finest contemporary novelists.
Obyvatelé idylické vesničky Bishop St. Leon se diví, co všechno si nechá Susan Trentová od svého syna Martina líbit. Jednoho dne přijíždí mezi místní obyvatele neznámý muž a představí se jako Adam Wilson. Ví, kde bydlí Trentovi, a nenápadně se na ně vyptává. Detektiv Roger, Adamův spolubydlící, se obává o Susaninu bezpečnost. Prohledá Adamova zavazadla a zjistí, že cestuje pod falešným jménem… Vysvětlení přinese teprve noční bouře, kdy do staré vrby na zahradě Trentových udeří blesk…
An original novel of extraordinary power, Innocent Blood is the story of 18-year-old Philippa Palfrey, adopted as a child, who is plunged into a dangerous and terrifying world when she discovers the shocking truth about her natural parents - and learns that her birth mother is about to be released from prison. Innocent Blood is considered by many to be one of P.D. James' finest novels.
A small, private museum on the edge of Hampstead Heath has been inherited by three siblings, all of whom are required by the family trust to sign any new lease. Without the new lease the museum will have to close. One brother, Neville Dupayne, is adamant he won't sign. And then the housekeeper, Mrs Tally Clutton, discovers Neville's body in his still blazing car...
The successor to "The Murder Room" showcases P.D. James's hallmark traits, including deep character development and a well-crafted, thrilling plot. Set against a vividly portrayed backdrop, the story promises to engage readers with its intricate narrative and compelling themes, appealing to both long-time fans and newcomers to her work.
In London, the managing director of a stately publishing house is found dead, a stuffed snake in his mouth. The suspects are many: a rejected author, a discarded mistress, a resentful employee, to mention just a few. Commander Adam Dalgliesh sifts through their lives and the company's finances in order to find the killer.
Hired to protect beautiful but neurotic actress Clarissa Lisle from a spate of poison pen letters, Cordelia Gray is unprepared for a case as deadly as it is mysterious.
Venetia Aldridge QC is a distinguished barrister. Four weeks after agreeing to defend Gerry Ashe, accused of the brutal murder of his aunt, Miss Aldridge is found dead. Adam Dalgliesh investigates, only to find that her many enemies include colleagues, criminals, family - and even her lover.
