Death of an Expert Witness
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| Author | P. D. James |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Series | Commander Adam Dalgliesh |
| Genre(s) | Mystery novel |
| Publisher | Touchstone |
| Released | 1977 |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover, Paperback) |
| Pages | 368 pp |
| ISBN | ISBN 0-7432-1962-7 |
| Preceded by | The Black Tower |
| Followed by | The Skull Beneath the Skin |
Death of an Expert Witness is an Adam Dalgliesh novel by P. D. James, published in 1977. It begins with the discovery of a murder of young girl. However, this is not the focus of the novel, but rather is used as a method to introduce us to the staff of a forensic laboratory, the background of this mystery. The actual murder of Dr. Lorrimer is only discovered in the second section of the book. It is quickly established that only people associated with the lab would have the opportunity or the knowledge to commit the crime, which allows the detectives to focus their attention.
[edit] Film and Television Versions
A television version was produced for Britain's ITV network in 1983. It starred Roy Marsden as Adam Dalgliesh, Barry Foster (actor) as Dr Howarth, Geoffrey Palmer as Dr Lorrimer, and Ray Brooks as Dr Kerrison.
