2001, ISBN: 9780375412554

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Paperback / softback. New., 6, Knopf. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 2001. Book Club Edition. Hardcover. 0375412557 . Adam Dalgliesh Mysteries; 1.3 x 8.5 x 5.5 Inches; 432 pages; Boo… More...

Paperback / softback. New., 6, Knopf. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 2001. Book Club Edition. Hardcover. 0375412557 . Adam Dalgliesh Mysteries; 1.3 x 8.5 x 5.5 Inches; 432 pages; Book Club Edition<br>The setting itself is elemental P. D. James: the bleak coast of East Anglia, where atop a sweep of low cliffs stands the small theological college of St. Anselm&#8217; s. On the shore not far away, smothered beneath a fall of sand, lies the body of one of the school&#8217; s young ordinands. He is the son of Sir Alred Treves, a hugely successful and flamboyant businessman who is accustomed to getting what he wants&#8212; and in this case what he wants is Commander Adam Dalgliesh to investigate his son&#8217; s death. Although there seems to be little to investigate, Dalgliesh agrees, largely out of nostal-gia for several happy summers br>Here P. D. James once more demonstrates her unrivalled skill in building a classic detective story into a fully realized novel, gripping as much for its psychological and emotional richness as for the originality and complexity of its plotting&#8212; and, of course, for the horror and suspense at its heart. Filled with unforgettable characters, brilliant in its evocation of the East Anglian scene and the religious background against which the action takes place, <b>Death in Holy Orders</b> again offers proof, if proof were needed, that P. D. James is not only the reigning master of the crime novel but also, simply, one of the finest novelists writing today. ., Knopf, 2001, 3<

2001, ISBN: 9780375412554

Knopf. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 2001. Book Club Edition. Hardcover. 0375412557 . Adam Dalgliesh Mysteries; 1.3 x 8.5 x 5.5 Inches; 432 pages; Book Club Edition<br>The se… More...

Knopf. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 2001. Book Club Edition. Hardcover. 0375412557 . Adam Dalgliesh Mysteries; 1.3 x 8.5 x 5.5 Inches; 432 pages; Book Club Edition<br>The setting itself is elemental P. D. James: the bleak coast of East Anglia, where atop a sweep of low cliffs stands the small theological college of St. Anselm&#8217; s. On the shore not far away, smothered beneath a fall of sand, lies the body of one of the school&#8217; s young ordinands. He is the son of Sir Alred Treves, a hugely successful and flamboyant businessman who is accustomed to getting what he wants&#8212; and in this case what he wants is Commander Adam Dalgliesh to investigate his son&#8217; s death. Although there seems to be little to investigate, Dalgliesh agrees, largely out of nostal-gia for several happy summers br>Here P. D. James once more demonstrates her unrivalled skill in building a classic detective story into a fully realized novel, gripping as much for its psychological and emotional richness as for the originality and complexity of its plotting&#8212; and, of course, for the horror and suspense at its heart. Filled with unforgettable characters, brilliant in its evocation of the East Anglian scene and the religious background against which the action takes place, <b>Death in Holy Orders</b> again offers proof, if proof were needed, that P. D. James is not only the reigning master of the crime novel but also, simply, one of the finest novelists writing today. ., Knopf, 2001, 3<

2001, ISBN: 9780375412554

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Alfred A. Knopf Incorporated, 2001. The setting is the bleak coast of East Anglia, where atop a sweep of low cliffs stands the small theoogical college of St. Anselm… More...

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Alfred A. Knopf Incorporated, 2001. The setting is the bleak coast of East Anglia, where atop a sweep of low cliffs stands the small theoogical college of St. Anselm's. On the shore not far away, lies the body of one of the school's young ordinands. His father Sir Alred Treves, a very successful businessman, wants Commander Adam Dalgliesh to investigate his son's death. Jacket and boards have only slight wear. Pages are clean, text has no markings, binding is sound.. First American Edition. Hard Cover. As New/As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall., Alfred A. Knopf Incorporated, 2001, 5<

ISBN: 9780375412554

Alfred A. Knopf. Hardcover. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex li… More...

Alfred A. Knopf. Hardcover. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included., Alfred A. Knopf, 2.5<