The Private Patient

When renowned investigative journalist Rhoda Gradwyn checks into a Dorset clinic for a facial scar surgery, her plans for a fresh start take a dark turn as she is mysteriously killed. Inspector Dalgliesh and his team are called to unravel the complex and gripping mystery surrounding her death, which leads to even more startling developments. Known for her masterful storytelling, P. D. James delivers a psychologically rich and vividly detailed novel that keeps readers engaged until the very end.