Bibliograph

The mistletoe murder, and other stories, P.D. James ; with a foreword by Val McDermid

Type

Label

The mistletoe murder, and other stories, P.D. James ; with a foreword by Val McDermid

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

short stories

Main title

The mistletoe murder

Medium

large print

Responsibility statement

P.D. James ; with a foreword by Val McDermid

Sub title

and other stories

Summary

"As the acknowledged "Queen of Crime," P. D. James was frequently commissioned by newspapers and magazines to write a special short story for Christmas. Four of the best have been collected together for the first time in one volume [...] P. D. James's understanding of human nature illuminates each of these stories, making them ideal reading for the darkest days of the year. Each treats the reader to her masterfully atmospheric storytelling, a mystery to be solved, and enjoyable puzzles to keep the reader guessing. With wry humour, she pays tribute to her English crime-writing forebears, delighting in the secrets that lurk beneath the surface at enforced family gatherings and in old country houses--from the title story about a strained family reunion on Christmas Eve, to another about an illicit affair that ends in murder, and two cases that introduce James's poet-detective Adam Dalgliesh as a young detective sergeant."--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

The mistletoe murder -- A very commonplace murder -- The Boxdale inheritance -- The twelve clues of Christmas

Target audience

adult

Classification