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The horrific motive of the murderer should continuously be examined throughout time. Yet Ms. James has a thing or two to share about the futility and , often, waste of revenge as tasty as it might seem in the moment of accomplishment or in the planning. Her favorite detective, Dahlgliesh, is almost sidelined by his subordinates in this novel of detection for a very good reason. Even though the killer is caught there is no satisfaction because of it as tragedy touches many of the characters, especially the victims.

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