description A Mind to Murder Overview
A Mind to Murder is a 1963 detective novel by P. D. James and the second book featuring Scotland Yard detective Adam Dalgliesh. Its central crime is the killing of the administrative officer at the Steen Psychiatric Clinic in London, where professional rivalries and private tensions complicate the inquiry.
The confined institutional setting allows the novel to combine a formal murder investigation with close examination of the clinic's staff and patients.
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A Mind to Murder ranks #137 of 183 in the Detective Novel ranking, behind A Guilty Thing Surprised, ahead of The Daughters of Cain.
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Do I need to read P.D. James's first book before reading A Mind to Murder?
While 'A Mind to Murder' is the second book featuring Scotland Yard detective Adam Dalgliesh, it is not strictly necessary to read the first book to follow the plot. The novel, published in 1963, functions perfectly well as a standalone mystery, though reading the series provides more insight into Dalgliesh's backstory.
What is the central crime investigated in A Mind to Murder?
The central crime in 'A Mind to Murder' is the brutal killing of the administrative officer at the Steen Psychiatric Clinic in London. Adam Dalgliesh must navigate a complex web of professional rivalries and private tensions among the clinic's medical staff to uncover the murderer.
Has A Mind to Murder been adapted into a movie or television show?
Yes, 'A Mind to Murder' was famously adapted into a 1995 television film starring Roy Marsden in the role of Commander Adam Dalgliesh. It was one of several P.D. James mysteries adapted for British television featuring the iconic Scotland Yard detective.
When was A Mind to Murder published?
'A Mind to Murder' is a classic detective novel that was originally published by P.D. James in the year 1963. It arrived shortly after her debut novel, 'Cover Her Face,' successfully establishing the Adam Dalgliesh series.
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