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Cover Her Face

P.D. James
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Cover Her Face

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001

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P.D. James

Cover Her Face

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001
Book Details
Pages

250

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 1960s

Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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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.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

47,981 ratings

70%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

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Who Should Read Cover Her Face?

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.

4.0

47,981 ratings

70%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Fun Facts

Cover Her Face was the debut novel for P.D. James, which she wrote while working part-time for the National Health Service.

The book was published in 1962 and introduced Scotland Yard detective Adam Dalgliesh, who became one of P.D. James's most beloved characters.

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The title Cover Her Face is a reference to a line from the Jacobean tragedy The Duchess of Malfi by John Webster.

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Book Details
Pages

250

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 1960s

Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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