Books Tell You Why, Inc.

A first printing of the first edition in Near Fine condition that has light discoloration to the edges of the spine and some soiling to the boards housed in a scuffed alike dust-jacket.

In this suspenseful and expertly written novel, Cornwell weaves a tapestry of the London police force, forensic science, and the delicate balance of public and private life. When a young woman is found dead on the bank of the Thames, DCI Adam Dalgliesh is called in to lead the investigation. Cornwell weaves a finely crafted plot that takes the reader on a compelling journey as Dalgliesh uncovers the victim's secrets. As the pressure mounts, Dalgliesh must race to find the killer before the truth destroys more than just his career.; 8vo; 340 pages; MR.