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368 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)
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Language: English
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Hailed as “mystery at its best” by The New York Times, Shroud for a Nightingale is the fourth book in bestselling author P.D. James’s Adam Dalgliesh mystery series.The young women of Nightingale House are there to learn to nurse and comfort the su...
Community Reviews Summary of 726 reviews
Moods
dark 56%
tense 21%
challenging 13%
reflective 13%
sad 13%
adventurous 4%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 93% | Yes: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
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MurderModerate
Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail, Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Antisemitism, Pregnancy, Death of parent368 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Hailed as “mystery at its best” by The New York Times, Shroud for a Nightingale is the fourth book in bestselling author P.D. James’s Adam Dalgliesh mystery series.The young women of Nightingale House are there to learn to nurse and comfort the su...
Community Reviews Summary of 726 reviews
Moods
dark 56%
tense 21%
challenging 13%
reflective 13%
sad 13%
adventurous 4%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 93% | Yes: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
MurderModerate
Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail, Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Antisemitism, Pregnancy, Death of parent