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Death Comes to Pemberley (Vintage)

by P.D. James

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A rare meeting of literary genius: P. D. James, long among the most admired mystery writers of our time, draws the characters of Jane Austen’s beloved novel Pride and Prejudice into a tale of murder and emotional mayhem.

It is 1803, six years since Elizabeth and Darcy embarked on their life together at Pemberley, Darcy’s magnificent estate. Their peaceful, orderly world seems almost unassailable. Elizabeth has found her footing as the chatelaine of the great house. They have two fine sons, Fitzwilliam and Charles. Elizabeth’s sister Jane and her husband, Bingley, live nearby; her father visits often; there is optimistic talk about the prospects of marriage for Darcy’s sister Georgiana. And preparations are under way for their much-anticipated annual autumn ball.

Then, on the eve of the ball, the patrician idyll is shattered. A coach careens up the drive carrying Lydia, Elizabeth’s disgraced sister, who with her husband, the very dubious Wickham, has been banned from Pemberley. She stumbles out of the carriage, hysterical, shrieking that Wickham has been murdered. With shocking suddenness, Pemberley is plunged into a frightening mystery.

Inspired by a lifelong passion for Austen, P. D. James masterfully re-creates the world of Pride and Prejudice, electrifying it with the excitement and suspense of a brilliantly crafted crime story, as only she can write it.

Review:

“A magnificent novel....Incomparably perfect.” USA Today

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“A glorious plum pudding of a whodunit.” NPR, Fresh Air

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“The queen of mystery has taken on the queen of literature, [and] the combination sings....[James’] elegance and sly wit are in top form.” The Plain Dealer

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“The greatest pleasure of this novel is its unforced, effortless, effective voice....Not infrequently...one succumbs to the impression that it is Austen herself at the keyboard.” The New York Times Book Review

Review:

“[James] is the greatest living writer of British crime fiction, and probably that genre’s most talented practitioner ever.” The New York Times

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“A novel of manners par excellence.” The Boston Globe

Review:

“A major treat for any fan of Jane Austen...[and] a solidly entertaining period mystery.” The Washington Post

Review:

“A novel of dark intrigue...[which] Ms. James presents with informed assurance and in fine period detail.” The Wall Street Journal

Review:

“If you appreciate mysteries as well as the Mighty Jane, this pleasant entertainment will do nicely....It is a universe of dark meanings [and] hidden relationships.” Los Angeles Times

Review:

“James rises well above the ever-growing pack of Austen-inspired authors, not only for her intimate familiarity with Austen’s work, but for her faultless replication of time, place and, most notably, Austen’s trademark writing style.” Newark Star-Ledger

Review:

“With well-laid clues, James weaves a credible tale with a satisfying conclusion....She stamps this enticing blend of two authors’ minds with her formidable intelligence and the generosity of spirit that has marked all her work.” Richmond Times Dispatch

Review:

“Dazzling....Meticulously plotted....In my view Death Comes to Pemberley is as good as anything P.D. James has written and that is very high praise indeed....Long may she continue to delight and surprise us.” Simon Brett, Sunday Express

Review:

“Brimming with astute appreciation, inventiveness and narrative zest, Death Comes to Pemberley is an elegantly gauged homage to Austen and an exhilarating tribute to the inexhaustible vitality of James’s imagination.” The Sunday Times (London)

Review:

“James takes Pride and Prejudice to places it never dreamed of, and does so with a charm that will beguile even the most demanding Janeite.” London Evening Standard

Review:

“The final working-out shows all James’s customary ingenuity....The stylistic pastiche is remarkably accomplished.” Kirkus Reviews

Review:

“A pleasing and agreeable sequel....Historical mystery buffs and Jane Austen fans alike will welcome this homage....Attentive readers will eagerly seek out clues to the delightfully complex mystery, which involves many hidden motives and dark secrets.” Publishers Weekly

Review:

“Satisfying....[James is] an impeccable stylist and a psychological ins-and-outs maven.” The Huffington Post

Synopsis:

In their six years of marriage, Elizabeth and Darcy have forged a peaceful, happy life for their family at Pemberley, Darcy’s impressive estate. Her father is a regular visitor; her sister Jane and her husband, Bingley, live nearby; the marriage prospects for Darcy’s sister, Georgiana, are favorable. And preparations for their annual autumn ball are proceeding apace. But on the eve of the ball, chaos descends. Lydia Wickham, Elizabeth’s disgraced sister who, with her husband, has been barred from the estate, arrives in a hysterical state — shrieking that Wickham has been murdered. Plunged into frightening mystery and a lurid murder trial, the lives of Pemberley’s owners and servants alike may never be the same.

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About the Author

P. D. James is the author of twenty previous books, most of which have been filmed for television and broadcast in the United States and other countries. She spent thirty years in various departments of the British Civil Service, including the Police and Criminal Policy departments of Great Britain’s Home Office, and has served as a magistrate and as a governor of the BBC. The recipient of many honors and prizes, she was created Baroness James of Holland Park in 1991 and was inducted into the International Crime Writing Hall of Fame in 2008. She divides her time between London and Oxford.

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Product Details

ISBN:

9780307950659

Author:

James, P.D.

Publisher:

Vintage Books

Subject:

Mystery & Detective - General

Subject:

Literature-A to Z

Edition Description:

Trade paper

Series:

Vintage

Publication Date:

20130131

Binding:

TRADE PAPER

Language:

English

Pages:

304

Dimensions:

8 x 5.15 x 0.86 in 0.7 lb

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Product details 304 pages Vintage Books - 2013-01-28 English 9780307950659 Reviews:

"Review" by USA Today, “A magnificent novel....Incomparably perfect.”

"Review" by NPR, Fresh Air, “A glorious plum pudding of a whodunit.”

"Review" by The Plain Dealer, “The queen of mystery has taken on the queen of literature, [and] the combination sings....[James’] elegance and sly wit are in top form.”

"Review" by The New York Times Book Review, “The greatest pleasure of this novel is its unforced, effortless, effective voice....Not infrequently...one succumbs to the impression that it is Austen herself at the keyboard.”

"Review" by The New York Times, “[James] is the greatest living writer of British crime fiction, and probably that genre’s most talented practitioner ever.”

"Review" by The Boston Globe, “A novel of manners par excellence.”

"Review" by The Washington Post, “A major treat for any fan of Jane Austen...[and] a solidly entertaining period mystery.”

"Review" by The Wall Street Journal, “A novel of dark intrigue...[which] Ms. James presents with informed assurance and in fine period detail.”

"Review" by Los Angeles Times, “If you appreciate mysteries as well as the Mighty Jane, this pleasant entertainment will do nicely....It is a universe of dark meanings [and] hidden relationships.”

"Review" by Newark Star-Ledger, “James rises well above the ever-growing pack of Austen-inspired authors, not only for her intimate familiarity with Austen’s work, but for her faultless replication of time, place and, most notably, Austen’s trademark writing style.”

"Review" by Richmond Times Dispatch, “With well-laid clues, James weaves a credible tale with a satisfying conclusion....She stamps this enticing blend of two authors’ minds with her formidable intelligence and the generosity of spirit that has marked all her work.”

"Review" by Simon Brett, Sunday Express, “Dazzling....Meticulously plotted....In my view Death Comes to Pemberley is as good as anything P.D. James has written and that is very high praise indeed....Long may she continue to delight and surprise us.”

"Review" by The Sunday Times (London), “Brimming with astute appreciation, inventiveness and narrative zest, Death Comes to Pemberley is an elegantly gauged homage to Austen and an exhilarating tribute to the inexhaustible vitality of James’s imagination.”

"Review" by London Evening Standard, “James takes Pride and Prejudice to places it never dreamed of, and does so with a charm that will beguile even the most demanding Janeite.”

"Review" by Kirkus Reviews, “The final working-out shows all James’s customary ingenuity....The stylistic pastiche is remarkably accomplished.”

"Review" by Publishers Weekly, “A pleasing and agreeable sequel....Historical mystery buffs and Jane Austen fans alike will welcome this homage....Attentive readers will eagerly seek out clues to the delightfully complex mystery, which involves many hidden motives and dark secrets.”

"Review" by The Huffington Post, “Satisfying....[James is] an impeccable stylist and a psychological ins-and-outs maven.”

"Synopsis" by Random, In their six years of marriage, Elizabeth and Darcy have forged a peaceful, happy life for their family at Pemberley, Darcy’s impressive estate. Her father is a regular visitor; her sister Jane and her husband, Bingley, live nearby; the marriage prospects for Darcy’s sister, Georgiana, are favorable. And preparations for their annual autumn ball are proceeding apace. But on the eve of the ball, chaos descends. Lydia Wickham, Elizabeth’s disgraced sister who, with her husband, has been barred from the estate, arrives in a hysterical state — shrieking that Wickham has been murdered. Plunged into frightening mystery and a lurid murder trial, the lives of Pemberley’s owners and servants alike may never be the same.