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The world is classic Jane Austen. The mystery is vintage P.D. James.

The year is 1803, and Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet have been married for six years. There are now two handsome and healthy sons in the nursery, Elizabeth's beloved sister Jane and her husband Bingley live nearby and the orderly world of Pemberley seems unassailable. But all this is threatened when, on the eve of the annual autumn ball, the guests are preparing to retire for the night when a chaise appears, rocking down the path from Pemberley's wild woodland. As it pulls up, Lydia Wickham - Elizabeth Bennet's younger, unreliable sister - stumbles out screaming that her husband has been murdered.

Two great literary minds - master of suspense P.D. James and literary icon Jane Austen - come together in Death Comes to Pemberley, a bestselling historical crime fiction tribute to Pride and Prejudice. Conjuring the world of Elizabeth Bennet and Mark Darcy and combining the trappings of Regency British society with a classic murder mystery, P.D. James creates a delightful mash-up that will intrigue any Janeite.

From the bestselling author of The Murder Room, Children of Men and A Certain Justice, comes a wonderful mixture of the nation's greatest romance and best-loved crime fiction. In 2013, this novel was adapted as a miniseries by the BBC, starring Matthew Rhys as Darcy, Anna Maxwell Martin as Elizabeth Bennet and Jenna Coleman as Lydia Wickham.

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Review:
A magnificent novel. . . . Incomparably perfect. "USA Today
"
A glorious plum pudding of a whodunit. NPR, "Fresh Air
"
The queen of mystery has taken on the queen of literature, [and] the combination sings. . . . [James ] elegance and sly wit are in top form. "The Plain Dealer"
The greatest pleasure of this novel is its unforced, effortless, effective voice Not infrequently . . . one succumbs to the impression that it is Austen herself at the keyboard. "The New York Times Book Review
"
[James] is the greatest living writer of British crime fiction, and probably that genre s most talented practitioner ever. "The New York Times"
A novel of manners par excellence. "The Boston Globe"
A major treat for any fan of Jane Austen . . . [and] a solidly entertaining period mystery. "The Washington Post"
A novel of dark intrigue. . . . [which] Ms. James presents with informed assurance and in fine period detail. "The Wall Street Journal"
If you appreciate mysteries as well as the Mighty Jane, this pleasant entertainment will do nicely. . . . It is a universe of dark meanings [and] hidden relationships. "Los Angeles Times
"
James rises well above the ever-growing pack of Austen-inspired authors, not only for her intimate familiarity with Austen s work, but for her faultless replication of time, place and, most notably, Austen s trademark writing style. "Newark Star-Ledger"
With well-laid clues, James weaves a credible tale with a satisfying conclusion. . . . She stamps this enticing blend of two authors minds with her formidable intelligence and the generosity of spirit that has marked all her work. "Richmond Times Dispatch"
Dazzling . . . Meticulously plotted . . . In my view "Death Comes to Pemberley" is as good as anything P.D. James has written and that is very high praise indeed Long may she continue to delight and surprise us. Simon Brett, "Sunday Express"
Brimming with astute appreciation, inventiveness and narrative zest, "Death Comes to Pemberley" is an elegantly gauged homage to Austen and an exhilarating tribute to the inexhaustible vitality of James s imagination. "The" "Sunday Times" (London)
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James takes "Pride and Prejudice" to places it never dreamed of, and does so with a charm that will beguile even the most demanding Janeite. "London Evening Standard"
The final working-out shows all James s customary ingenuity. . . . The stylistic pastiche is remarkably accomplished. "Kirkus Reviews"
A pleasing and agreeable sequel Historical mystery buffs and Jane Austen fans alike will welcome this homage Attentive readers will eagerly seek out clues to the delightfully complex mystery, which involves many hidden motives and dark secrets. "Publishers Weekly"
Satisfying. . . . [James is] an impeccable stylist and a psychological ins-and-outs maven. "The Huffington Post""

A magnificent novel. . . . Incomparably perfect. USA Today

A glorious plum pudding of a whodunit. NPR, Fresh Air

The queen of mystery has taken on the queen of literature, [and] the combination sings. . . . [James ] elegance and sly wit are in top form. The Plain Dealer
The greatest pleasure of this novel is its unforced, effortless, effective voice Not infrequently . . . one succumbs to the impression that it is Austen herself at the keyboard. The New York Times Book Review

[James] is the greatest living writer of British crime fiction, and probably that genre s most talented practitioner ever. The New York Times
A novel of manners par excellence. The Boston Globe
A major treat for any fan of Jane Austen . . . [and] a solidly entertaining period mystery. The Washington Post
A novel of dark intrigue. . . . [which] Ms. James presents with informed assurance and in fine period detail. The Wall Street Journal
If you appreciate mysteries as well as the Mighty Jane, this pleasant entertainment will do nicely. . . . It is a universe of dark meanings [and] hidden relationships. Los Angeles Times

James rises well above the ever-growing pack of Austen-inspired authors, not only for her intimate familiarity with Austen s work, but for her faultless replication of time, place and, most notably, Austen s trademark writing style. Newark Star-Ledger
With well-laid clues, James weaves a credible tale with a satisfying conclusion. . . . She stamps this enticing blend of two authors minds with her formidable intelligence and the generosity of spirit that has marked all her work. Richmond Times Dispatch
Dazzling . . . Meticulously plotted . . . In my view Death Comes to Pemberley is as good as anything P.D. James has written and that is very high praise indeed Long may she continue to delight and surprise us. Simon Brett, Sunday Express
Brimming with astute appreciation, inventiveness and narrative zest, Death Comes to Pemberley is an elegantly gauged homage to Austen and an exhilarating tribute to the inexhaustible vitality of James s imagination. The Sunday Times (London)

James takes Pride and Prejudice to places it never dreamed of, and does so with a charm that will beguile even the most demanding Janeite. London Evening Standard
The final working-out shows all James s customary ingenuity. . . . The stylistic pastiche is remarkably accomplished. Kirkus Reviews
A pleasing and agreeable sequel Historical mystery buffs and Jane Austen fans alike will welcome this homage Attentive readers will eagerly seek out clues to the delightfully complex mystery, which involves many hidden motives and dark secrets. Publishers Weekly
Satisfying. . . . [James is] an impeccable stylist and a psychological ins-and-outs maven. The Huffington Post"

-A magnificent novel. . . . Incomparably perfect.- --USA Today

-A glorious plum pudding of a whodunit.- --NPR, Fresh Air

-The queen of mystery has taken on the queen of literature, [and] the combination sings. . . . [James'] elegance and sly wit are in top form.- --The Plain Dealer
-The greatest pleasure of this novel is its unforced, effortless, effective voice... Not infrequently . . . one succumbs to the impression that it is Austen herself at the keyboard.- --The New York Times Book Review

-[James] is the greatest living writer of British crime fiction, and probably that genre's most talented practitioner ever.- --The New York Times
-A novel of manners par excellence.- --The Boston Globe
-A major treat for any fan of Jane Austen . . . [and] a solidly entertaining period mystery.- --The Washington Post
-A novel of dark intrigue. . . . [which] Ms. James presents with informed assurance and in fine period detail.- --The Wall Street Journal
-If you appreciate mysteries as well as the Mighty Jane, this pleasant entertainment will do nicely. . . . It is a universe of dark meanings [and] hidden relationships.- --Los Angeles Times

-James rises well above the ever-growing pack of Austen-inspired authors, not only for her intimate familiarity with Austen's work, but for her faultless replication of time, place and, most notably, Austen's trademark writing style.- --Newark Star-Ledger
-With well-laid clues, James weaves a credible tale with a satisfying conclusion. . . . She stamps this enticing blend of two authors' minds with her formidable intelligence and the generosity of spirit that has marked all her work.- --Richmond Times Dispatch
-Dazzling . . . Meticulously plotted . . . In my view Death Comes to Pemberley is as good as anything P.D. James has written and that is very high praise indeed... Long may she continue to delight and surprise us.- --Simon Brett, Sunday Express
-Brimming with astute appreciation, inventiveness and narrative zest, Death Comes to Pemberley is an elegantly gauged homage to Austen and an exhilarating tribute to the inexhaustible vitality of James's imagination.- --The Sunday Times (London)

-James takes Pride and Prejudice to places it never dreamed of, and does so with a charm that will beguile even the most demanding Janeite.- --London Evening Standard
-The final working-out shows all James's customary ingenuity. . . . The stylistic pastiche is remarkably accomplished.- --Kirkus Reviews
-A pleasing and agreeable sequel... Historical mystery buffs and Jane Austen fans alike will welcome this homage... Attentive readers will eagerly seek out clues to the delightfully complex mystery, which involves many hidden motives and dark secrets.- --Publishers Weekly
-Satisfying. . . . [James is] an impeccable stylist and a psychological ins-and-outs maven.- --The Huffington Post

"A magnificent novel. . . . Incomparably perfect." --USA Today

"A glorious plum pudding of a whodunit." --NPR, Fresh Air

"The queen of mystery has taken on the queen of literature, [and] the combination sings. . . . [James'] elegance and sly wit are in top form." --The Plain Dealer

"The greatest pleasure of this novel is its unforced, effortless, effective voice... Not infrequently . . . one succumbs to the impression that it is Austen herself at the keyboard." --The New York Times Book Review

"[James] is the greatest living writer of British crime fiction, and probably that genre's most talented practitioner ever." --The New York Times

"A novel of manners par excellence." --The Boston Globe

"A major treat for any fan of Jane Austen . . . [and] a solidly entertaining period mystery." --The Washington Post

"A novel of dark intrigue. . . . [which] Ms. James presents with informed assurance and in fine period detail." --The Wall Street Journal

"If you appreciate mysteries as well as the Mighty Jane, this pleasant entertainment will do nicely. . . . It is a universe of dark meanings [and] hidden relationships." --Los Angeles Times

"James rises well above the ever-growing pack of Austen-inspired authors, not only for her intimate familiarity with Austen's work, but for her faultless replication of time, place and, most notably, Austen's trademark writing style." --Newark Star-Ledger

"With well-laid clues, James weaves a credible tale with a satisfying conclusion. . . . She stamps this enticing blend of two authors' minds with her formidable intelligence and the generosity of spirit that has marked all her work." --Richmond Times Dispatch

"Dazzling . . . Meticulously plotted . . . In my view Death Comes to Pemberley is as good as anything P.D. James has written and that is very high praise indeed... Long may she continue to delight and surprise us." --Simon Brett, Sunday Express

"Brimming with astute appreciation, inventiveness and narrative zest, Death Comes to Pemberley is an elegantly gauged homage to Austen and an exhilarating tribute to the inexhaustible vitality of James's imagination." --The Sunday Times (London)

"James takes Pride and Prejudice to places it never dreamed of, and does so with a charm that will beguile even the most demanding Janeite." --London Evening Standard

"The final working-out shows all James's customary ingenuity. . . . The stylistic pastiche is remarkably accomplished." --Kirkus Reviews

"A pleasing and agreeable sequel... Historical mystery buffs and Jane Austen fans alike will welcome this homage... Attentive readers will eagerly seek out clues to the delightfully complex mystery, which involves many hidden motives and dark secrets." --Publishers Weekly

"Satisfying. . . . [James is] an impeccable stylist and a psychological ins-and-outs maven." --The Huffington Post
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In Death Comes to Pemberley, P. D. James masterfully recreates the world of Jane Austen in Pride and Prejudice, and combines it with the excitement and suspense of brilliantly-crafted crime fiction.

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