The Black Tower

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The fifth mystery in the acclaimed and bestselling Adam Dalgliesh series "the reigning mistress of murder" (Time), P.D. ... (more)

The fifth mystery in the acclaimed and bestselling Adam Dalgliesh series "the reigning mistress of murder" (Time), P.D. James, is now available on CD. Just recovered from a grave illness, Commander Adam Dalgliesh is called to the bedside of an elderly priest. When Dalgliesh arrives, Father Baddeley is dead. It is merely his own brush with mortality that causes Dalgliesh to sense the shadow of death about to fall once more? (less)

After the execution of Marie Antoinette and King Louis XVI and the death of their son, the Dauphin, the Bourbon monarchy... (more)

After the execution of Marie Antoinette and King Louis XVI and the death of their son, the Dauphin, the Bourbon monarchy has at last been restored. Dr. Hector Carpentier leads a very quiet life, until he meets legendary police officer Vidocq, who has used his mastery of disguise and surveillance and his extensive knowledge of the Parisian underworld to capture some of the most notorious and elusive criminals. Now, with the help of Carpentier, Vidocq may prove that the Dauphin lives, which could change the course of history. (less)