Scotland Yard Commander Adam Dalgliesh has been on leave following the death on duty of a member of his team, DS Sarah Hillier. His superiors order him back to work to investigate the murder of the Director of the Steen Clinic, which specializes in psychiatric cases.
Commander Adam Dalgliesh
DS Sarah Hillier
Neil Casey
DCI John Martin
Asst. Commissioner Hart
Philip Tippett
Professor Etherege
Dr. Saxon
Dr. Robert Baguley
Peter Nagle
Jennifer Priddy
Dr. Kynaston
Robin Cheeseman
D.C. Shelley
Mr. Lampton
Godbolt
Priest
Estelle Challon
DC Neilson
Sister Ambrose
DS Horrocks
Rich Male Patient
Mrs Fenton
