A Mind to Murder by P. D. James [rare books]

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A Mind to Murder is the second novel in P. D. James’s acclaimed Adam Dalgliesh detective series, first published in 1963. Set in a London psychiatric clinic, the story begins when the administrative head, Miss Bolam, is found murdered—stabbed in the heart with a chisel. The case falls to Detective Chief Inspector Adam Dalgliesh, a thoughtful and introspective investigator with a poetic streak.

As Dalgliesh delves into the lives of the clinic’s staff and patients, he uncovers a tangled web of professional rivalries, psychological tensions, and buried secrets. The clinic, designed to promote healing, becomes a place of suspicion and unease as every character harbors potential motives. True to P. D. James’s style, the narrative combines classic British detective fiction with psychological depth, exploring not just the mechanics of murder but the emotional lives of those involved.

The novel is notable for its tightly constructed plot, well-drawn characters, and the atmospheric depiction of post-war institutional London. Dalgliesh’s blend of intellect and empathy sets him apart from more conventional detectives.

About the Author

P. D. James (Phyllis Dorothy James, 1920–2014) was a celebrated British crime writer known for elevating the detective genre through rich prose, complex characters, and psychological insight. She began writing while working in the British civil service, including in the National Health Service and the Home Office. James gained widespread recognition with her series featuring Detective Adam Dalgliesh, a cultured and introspective Scotland Yard investigator who also writes poetry. Her work often explores themes of morality, justice, and human motivation, setting her apart from traditional whodunits. Among her best-known novels are Cover Her Face, Shroud for a Nightingale, and The Children of Men (a dystopian novel later adapted into a film). P. D. James was made a life peer in 1991 as Baroness James of Holland Park, and her legacy endures as one of Britain’s greatest crime fiction authors.

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