Adam Dalgliesh

Fictional character Adam Dalgliesh is the brainchild of author P.D. James. He holds the high position of Commander in the Met at New Scotland Yard in London.

Related Topics:
P.D. James - New Scotland Yard

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Dalgliesh is an intensely cerebral and private person. He writes poetry, of which his colleagues are fond of reminding him. He lives in a flat above the Thames in the City of London.

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His father was the rector of a country parish. Dalgliesh rose within the ranks of Scotland Yard, from Constable to his present rank as Commander. In his lengthy career, he has been quite astute and successful, and now heads a squad of CID officers working on only the most sensitive cases. Dalgliesh is featured in most of P.D. James' books.

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