Adopted as a child into a privileged family, Philippa Palfrey fantasizes that she is the daughter of an aristocrat and a parlor maid. The terrifying truth about her parents and a long-ago murder is only the first in a series of shocking betrayals. Philippa quickly learns that those who delve into the secrets of the past must be on guard when long-buried horrors begin to stir. "As a crime novel," wrote the London Times, Innocent Blood is "the peak of the art." "Flawlessly crafted...profoundly, masterfully moving," Cosmopolitan concurred.
Adopted as a child into a privileged family, Philippa Palfrey fantasizes that she is the daughter of an aristocrat and a parlor maid. The terrifying t...
In this very personal book, part diary, part memoir, P.D. James considers the 12 months of her life between her 77th and 78th birthdays. She remembers her long and remarkable career, from 1920s Cambridge schoolgirl to Governor of the BBC to best-selling author.
In this very personal book, part diary, part memoir, P.D. James considers the 12 months of her life between her 77th and 78th birthdays. She remembers...
Dealing with the craft of detective writing and sharing her personal thoughts and observations on one of the most popular and enduring forms of literature, the author examines the challenges, achievements, and potential of this genre.
Dealing with the craft of detective writing and sharing her personal thoughts and observations on one of the most popular and enduring forms of litera...
Dealing with the craft of detective writing and sharing her personal thoughts and observations on one of the most popular and enduring forms of literature, the author examines the challenges, achievements, and potential of this genre.
Dealing with the craft of detective writing and sharing her personal thoughts and observations on one of the most popular and enduring forms of litera...
In 1811 John Williams was buried with a stake through his heart. Was he the notorious East End killer or the eighth victim in the Ratcliffe Highway Murders? Drawing on contemporary records and newspaper cuttings, the authors reconstruct the events.
In 1811 John Williams was buried with a stake through his heart. Was he the notorious East End killer or the eighth victim in the Ratcliffe Highway Mu...
When Adam Dalgliesh visits Larksoken, a remote headland community on the Norfolk coast in the shadow of a nuclear power station, he expects to be engaged only in the sad business of tying up his aunt's estate.
When Adam Dalgliesh visits Larksoken, a remote headland community on the Norfolk coast in the shadow of a nuclear power station, he expects to be enga...
The human race faces extinction. Under the despotic rule of Xan Lyppiat, the Warden of England, the old are despairing and the young cruel. Theo Faren, a cousin of the Warden, lives a solitary life in this ominous atmosphere. Suddenly his life is changed irrevocably as he faces agonising choices which could affect the future of mankind.
The human race faces extinction. Under the despotic rule of Xan Lyppiat, the Warden of England, the old are despairing and the young cruel. Theo Far...
The acknowledged 'Queen of Crime', P. D. James, was a past master of the short story, weaving together motifs of the Golden Age of crime-writing with deep psychological insight to create gripping, suspenseful tales. In Sleep No More six murderous tales unfold, the dark motive of revenge is revealed at the heart of each.
The acknowledged 'Queen of Crime', P. D. James, was a past master of the short story, weaving together motifs of the Golden Age of crime-writing with ...
On the whole, it was easier than I had expected. Only once did I feel myself at risk. Took her away from you some people might say. Didn't you feel any grievance?"I had been expecting this question. I knew exactly what I would say.'The late, great P. James takes us inside the mind of a murderer.
On the whole, it was easier than I had expected. Only once did I feel myself at risk. Took her away from you some people might say. Didn't you feel an...
Der unermüdliche Scotland Yard Commander Adam Dalgliesh ist im Urlaub. Doch da passieren an seinem Urlaubsort Toynton Grange seltsame Dinge, denen er selbstverständlich auf den Grund gehen muss. Drei anscheinend völlig unterschiedliche Morde und zwei höchst ungewöhnliche Selbstmorde halten ihn in Atem...
Der unermüdliche Scotland Yard Commander Adam Dalgliesh ist im Urlaub. Doch da passieren an seinem Urlaubsort Toynton Grange seltsame Dinge, denen er...
