A Certain Justice

I was so impressed by the way P.D. James juggled the point of views of all the characters. She succeeded in keeping me guessing as to who did what. Her books are full of description, both character and setting. I found myself skimming these parts after awhile but there is no denying that she is a master storyteller.

And what was most interesting is how she followed up her first line - “Murderers do not usually give their victims notice.” And then we are told that Venetia Aldridge, a criminal lawyer, who we will get to know, is going to be murdered. I found that unusual and intriguing. The author did not disappoint in how she set up the scene, all the suspicious characters and there were many. Now I'd love to read another one of her books.

I haven't read P.D. James for a while. The methodical murder procedural was a lovely change. It is no wonder so many of her books are filmed.