![]() ![]() The novel begins with the mystery surrounding the death of a celebrated writer, Nathan Oliver, who is found to be hanging from the Lighthouse. Her philosophy and approach in protecting her interests and privacy is a remarkable comment on the assurance of the élite. ![]() (Her devoted manservant Roughtwood is indeed a replacement of Gordon Halliwell). But even she uses a bit of stock-in-trade and Lady Emily Holcombe reminds one of Lady Ursula Berowne from the classic novel, ‘A Taste for Death’. James is strong as ever in setting the scene and drawing the characters. It is a familiar hunting ground for Adam Dalgliesh and Kate Miskin as they set about unravelling hidden secrets and discover a sordid past. We are back to a murder mystery adventure involving the privileged class and set in a unique locale of a lighthouse on a desolate island known to provide solace and privacy to its visitors. In a matter-of-fact manner James makes no bones of the stress the distinguished visitors face as the price to be paid for getting to the top. ![]() James finally gives us a murder mystery set in a small island that is meant to serve as a private resort where its battle weary visitors can gain some solitude and revive their spirits. The Lighthouse by P D James Image Courtesy – .uk Every murder mystery writer worth his salt has done a story based on a desolate island – a device that heightens the suspense as the circle of suspects is narrow and their interpersonal dynamics gain a rough edge of strong emotions. ![]()
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