Cover Her Face (Adam Dalgliesh #1)
by P.D. James
Cover Her Face by P.D. James holds a well received rating of 3.94 out of 5, based on 22.9K reader ratings. First published in 1962. The book spans 250 pages.
About Cover Her Face
Headstrong and beautiful, the young housemaid Sally Jupp is put rudely in her place, strangled in her bed behind a bolted door. Coolly brilliant policeman Adam Dalgliesh of Scotland Yard must find her killer among a houseful of suspects, most of whom had very good reason to wish her ill. Cover Her Face is P. D. James's electric debut novel, an ingeniously plotted mystery that immediately placed her among the masters of suspense.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | P.D. James |
| Published | 1962 |
| Pages | 250 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.94 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 22,941 |
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What genre is Cover Her Face?
Cover Her Face is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Cover Her Face worth reading?
Based on 22.9K reader ratings, Cover Her Face has an average score of 3.94 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Cover Her Face?
Cover Her Face has 250 pages.
Who wrote Cover Her Face?
Cover Her Face was written by P.D. James. It was first published in 1962.
What is the ISBN for Cover Her Face?
The ISBN-13 for Cover Her Face is 9780743219570.0.
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