P D James to write Austen murder mystery

Written By: Charlotte Williams Publication Date: Thu, 22/09/2011 - 11:01 Faber is to publish a new detective novel from P D James which combines a murder investigation with the world and characters of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, revisiting Darcy and Elizabeth six years into their marriage. Death Comes to Pemberley will be published on 3rd November as an £18.99 hardback. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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