The Lighthouse by P.D. James

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


James (like Patrick O Brian) is heavily influenced by Jane Austen. And certainly this investigation on a small island off England's Cornish coast is a re-working of Then There were none. Among the themes are class divide, science - including a particularly nasty vivisecetionist and Dalgleish's past.

Beautifully written, James knows how to lead the reader through the story, with a clear grasp of characterisation.

a wonderful, well-paced page turner



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