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Death In Holy Orders. P. D. JAMES

Death In Holy Orders.

P. D. JAMES

Other works by P. D. JAMES

Publication: London: Faber and Faber, 2001,

First edition. Inscribed by the author on the title page: "To ------ / With best wishes / P. D. James / 1/3/2011." Fine in dust jacket. Set in a theological college on a desolate stretch of East Anglian coastline. The death of a student whose body is found lying on the shore will not pass away as an accidental death. His wealthy father demands that Scotland Yard be called to investigate and re-examine the accidental death verdict that has already been handed down. Commander Dalgliesh arrives expecting to support the established verdict, but quickly finds himself embroiled in one of the most puzzling cases of his career.

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