Original Sin-Csd - Hardcover

James, P. D.

3.9

11,753 ratings by Goodreads

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0571172539 ISBN 13: 9780571172535

Publisher: Faber & Faber, 1994

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Set in a publishing firm housed in a mock-Venetian palace on the Thames. The chairman has died and the brilliant but ruthless Gerard Etienne has taken over. When his body is found dead, there is no shortage of suspects. Commander Dalgliesh and his team are confronted with an ingenious puzzle.

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Review:

Complex and compelling.... James is writing in full mastery of her craft. The New York Times Book Review One of James's best novels.... James transcends literary classification. Chicago Sun-Times"The queen of the British murder mystery demonstrates why the crown is hers." Newsday"One of James's most savory fictions. . . . A marvelous tale." San Francisco Chronicle One of her most enjoyable and vigorous novels. The Plain Dealer"

"Complex and compelling.... James is writing in full mastery of her craft."--The New York Times Book Review"One of James's best novels.... James transcends literary classification." --Chicago Sun-Times"The queen of the British murder mystery demonstrates why the crown is hers."--Newsday"One of James's most savory fictions. . . . A marvelous tale."--San Francisco Chronicle "One of her most enjoyable and vigorous novels."--The Plain Dealer

Book Description:

Set on the banks of the River Thames in the literary world, P.D. James's Original Sin is the ninth Adam Dalgliesh mystery and a brilliant work of crime fiction from the bestselling author of Death Comes to Pemberley.

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