In a masterful new Adam Dalgliesh mystery, P.D. James enters the labyrinthine world of the law, forging a deeply compelling human drama from the complex passions that lie behind both murder and justice.From the Paperback edition.Amazon.com ReviewAlthough A Certain Justice begins with news of a murder, the victim isn't set to die for another four weeks. Publicly respected but privately loathed, Venetia Aldridge has far more enemies than a brilliant London criminal lawyer should--and at least one of them is determined to do her in. Venetia plies her superior trade in courts that harbor "the illusion that the passions of men were susceptible to order and control," but her past and private life are exceedingly unruly. Her married lover is intent on giving her up; her daughter loathes her; her fellow barristers are determined that she not become the next head of chambers. Even the cleaning women seems to have something on her. The outline alone of this complex novel would take pages (as would the eclectic inventory of players), but P. D. James makes us admire far more than her brilliantly developed plot. James in fact creates a crowded gallery of surprisingly decent suspects, along with one suitably vile creature--who happens to be Aldridge's last client. A superior murder mystery, A Certain Justice is also a gripping anatomy of wild justice. James's characters can be overcome by hate, but she is equally concerned with love's manifestations--human, divine, destructive, and healing. From School Library JournalYA?Venetia Aldridge, a brilliant barrister, has "four weeks, four hours and fifty minutes left of life." By the time her murder is discovered, readers have not only met most of the suspects, but have also begun to sympathize with whomever might have done her in. Everyone in the victim's life, from her 18-year-old daughter to the retiring head of chambers, from her former lover to the cleaning woman, has cause to have wished her ill. Adam Dalgleish, James's poetry penning sleuth, and his assistants, especially Kate Miskin, investigate the many possible suspects. After much examination of the past and present, the murderer is discovered and A Certain Justice is meted out. As with many of the author's mysteries, psychology and motivation are as important as whodunit and the conundrum presented here is thought-provoking. Much of the action centers around the rebellious daughter and there is a suspense-filled scene in which she and her psychopathic boyfriend try to evade Dalgleish, only to have young Octavia discover that she needs to evade the boyfriend instead. YAs who enjoy James and those ready for a bit of a fright with their English mysteries will surely take to this adventure.?Susan H. Woodcock, Kings Park Library, Burke, VACopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. Views: 37
One Oscar-winning werewolf from the wrong side of the tracks
One princess witch actress
One make or break film
A romance so dangerous it has the potential to destroy everything
The film was supposed to save Jackson Ledger’s Oscar-winning career, but when a spoiled witch princess is cast opposite him, he knows it’s going to turn into a side show media circus because his father killed her prince uncle. Not to mention, she’s no serious actress, but she’s seriously going to steal his heart.
Everyone thinks Amanda Windsor bought her way into stardom between her princess status and her father’s money. Jackson Ledger thinks she’s untalented and will destroy the film, along with his career. She thinks he’s an arrogant ass. The second they met, sparks fly, but can they put their differences aside and make a film of a lifetime and protect their hearts from breaking? Views: 37
When Eva Fortier's grandfather is murdered, her attorney urges her to leave New York and take refuge in the high desert area of New Mexico. Leaving her life of wealth behind, Eva attempts to make sense of the tragedies in her life. Navajo David Benally has his hands full taking care of his people's medical needs. But when his father asks him to help fulfill a vow made to Eva's father, he has no choice but to oblige. He views Eva as a spoiled rich girl...until he sees her strength in the midst of life-threatening danger. Views: 37
Find out how our dark, twisted love story began... HARLOWBefore I became Rose, I was Harlow Granger.A young, naive ballet dancer who dreamed of standing center stage.A girl who dreamed of dancing and boys I could never have. Darkness was waiting for me.Thorn was ready, but I wasn't.Too young, too innocent.But not for long. THORNBefore I became Rose's Thorn, I was a man with a purpose.A man who met a little girl and decided to prepare her for a dark future. Call me sick if you want to. Call me depraved. Call me insane.You don't know the half of it yet. Get a sneak peek into Rose and Thorn's lives before the series officially begins! Reading order for Rose and Thorn: Blush Pink Rose (FREE prequel)Blood Red Rose (Book 1)Pure White Rose (Book 2)Last Broken Rose (Book 3) Views: 37
You’re the Kevlar… Behind the badge and the pretty face was a heart. A heart that bled just like the rest. A heart that was so in love with Viddy Sheffield that it was humiliating. Trance had been burned before by a woman that couldn’t handle the fact that he risked his life each and every time he went on shift. She was too vulnerable; somehow he had to convince his heart to let her go. His life would chew her up and spit her out. To My… Viddy couldn’t get the man out of her head. Just the thought of Trance put a smile on her face. And when he walked into the same room? Words couldn’t explain. God help her, but she was even in a relationship with another man. She shouldn’t be thinking about the sexy biker with the voice that made shivers dance down her spine. Vest… Then the unthinkable happens, and the sexy cop she can’t stop thinking about is there for her, giving her what she never knew she needed. One moment in time, and she finds herself falling for the man, lock, stock, and barrel. The two of them have a lot of work to do to make this relationship succeed. What they didn’t know, however, was that there were people behind the scenes that were working to keep them apart. Sometimes the saying is true. You can’t always have what you want. Views: 37
