The Private Patient (Adam Dalgliesh #14)
by P.D. James
The Private Patient by P.D. James holds a well received rating of 3.78 out of 5, based on 10.5K reader ratings. First published in 2008. The book spans 416 pages.
About The Private Patient
Commander Adam Dalgliesh and his team are called in to investigate a murder at a private nursing home for rich patients being treated by the famous plastic surgeon George Chandler-Powell. A welcome addition to the Dalgliesh canon, The Private Patient could have been written by no one other than P.D. James.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | P.D. James |
| Published | 2008 |
| Pages | 416 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.78 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 10,461 |
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What genre is The Private Patient?
The Private Patient is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Private Patient worth reading?
Based on 10.5K reader ratings, The Private Patient has an average score of 3.78 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Private Patient?
The Private Patient has 416 pages.
Who wrote The Private Patient?
The Private Patient was written by P.D. James. It was first published in 2008.
What is the ISBN for The Private Patient?
The ISBN-13 for The Private Patient is 9780571242440.0.
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