Cover Her Face (Adam Dalgliesh, #1)
Cover Her Face (Adam Dalgliesh, #1)
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001
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Novel • Fiction
England • 1960s
2001
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Cover Her Face by P.D. James is a mystery novel featuring Scotland Yard detective Adam Dalgliesh. The story centers around the murder of Sally Jupp, a young housemaid, in the home of the Maxie family. As Dalgliesh investigates, he uncovers complex relationships and hidden secrets within the household, leading to unexpected revelations.
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P.D. James' Cover Her Face introduces the competent and cerebral detective Adam Dalgliesh. Enthralling for its intricate plot and rich character development, it shines as a classic British mystery. Some readers may find the pacing slow, but the novel's atmospheric tension and intellectual depth are highly praised. Treasured as a compelling debut.
Who Should Read Cover Her Face (Adam Dalgliesh, #1)?
Readers who appreciate classic British mysteries, intricate plots, and deep character development will enjoy P.D. James’s Cover Her Face. Ideal for fans of Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot series and Dorothy L. Sayers’s Lord Peter Wimsey series, this book combines a compelling whodunit with rich psychological insights.
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Novel • Fiction
England • 1960s
2001
Adult
18+ years
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