The Black Tower
About this book
Scotland Yard Inspector Adam Dalgliesh races to solve a twisted murder in bestselling author P.D. James’ classic mystery The Black Tower, hailed as “splendid, macabre” by the London Sunday Telegraph and “a masterpiece,” by the London Sunday Times. Just recovered from a grave illness, Commander Adam Dalgliesh receives a call for advice from the elderly chaplain at Toynton Grange, an isolated nursing home on the coast of England. But by the time Dalgliesh arrives, Father Baddeley has mysteriously died, as has one of his patients. When the bodies begin to pile up, Dalgliesh once again finds his own life at risk as he determines to get to the truth behind his friend’s death and unmask the terrible evil t the heart of Toynton Grange.
Reader Profile
4.0/5 · 20717 readers · 400 pages · ≈ 7 h 24 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read The Black Tower?
About ≈ 7 h 24 m — 400 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Black Tower?
400 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Black Tower?
It sits on the Mystery, Fiction shelves.
Is The Black Tower in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who are the main characters in The Black Tower?
The main characters include Adam Dalgliesh.
Where does The Black Tower take place?
It is set in Dorset (England), England during 21st century.
Who wrote The Black Tower?
P. D. James.