Death Comes to Pemberley
by P.D. James
Death Comes to Pemberley by P.D. James holds a mixed reviews rating of 3.21 out of 5, based on 65.9K reader ratings. First published in 2012. The book spans 291 pages.
About Death Comes to Pemberley
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.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | P.D. James |
| Published | 2012 |
| Pages | 291 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Classics |
| Average Rating | 3.21 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 65,906 |
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What genre is Death Comes to Pemberley?
Death Comes to Pemberley is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Death Comes to Pemberley worth reading?
Based on 65.9K reader ratings, Death Comes to Pemberley has an average score of 3.21 out of 5.00, which is considered "Mixed Reviews." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Death Comes to Pemberley?
Death Comes to Pemberley has 291 pages.
Who wrote Death Comes to Pemberley?
Death Comes to Pemberley was written by P.D. James. It was first published in 2012.
What is the ISBN for Death Comes to Pemberley?
The ISBN-13 for Death Comes to Pemberley is 9780307959850.0.
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