P.D. James - Shroud for a Nightingale

Concerned by the sinister political implications of his current murder case, Scotland Yard's Adam Dalgliesh is off to a teaching hospital for nurses to interview a prime suspect, the critically ill arms dealer Martin Dettinger. Upon arrival, he discovers that the hospital is a hotbed of blackmail, teeming with mysterious motives. At the somber adjoining training wing and nurses' residence, the risk of death seems greater than in any ward.

Dalgliesh is not originally assigned to these cases, but against orders from his superiors, he takes them on. With his trademark cool and shrewd, incisive detective skills, he is soon navigating a labyrinth of intrigues, jealousies, and some very dark secrets. Someone is trying to bury the past and is ready, willing, and able to kill again to keep it from being resurrected.

As Dalgliesh delves deeper into the investigation, two young nurses are suddenly poisoned to death, one of them right before his eyes. The detective must work quickly to uncover the truth and stop the killer before more lives are lost.

Dalgliesh's investigation leads him through the winding corridors of the hospital, where he encounters a web of lies, deception, and hidden agendas. He must use all of his experience and instincts to untangle the complex web of clues and identify the real culprit behind the murders.

As the case progresses, Dalgliesh faces obstacles from both within and outside the hospital. His superiors are pressuring him to back off, and he must navigate the delicate political landscape to continue his investigation. Meanwhile, the killer is growing increasingly desperate, leaving a trail of bodies in their wake.

Dalgliesh's determination and unwavering commitment to justice drive him forward, even as the stakes continue to rise. He must confront his own personal demons and the darker aspects of human nature to uncover the truth and bring the perpetrator to justice.

In the end, Dalgliesh's persistence and keen intellect pay off, as he unravels the tangled web of secrets and motives that have led to the tragic events. The resolution of the case reveals the true price of burying the past and the lengths some will go to keep their darkest secrets hidden.

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