The Mistletoe Murder and Other Stories by P. D. James
A collection of 4 short stories from P.D. James, published together for the first time in a beautiful hardback edition
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 of these have been drawn from the archives and published here. P. D. James's prose illuminates each of these perfectly formed stories, making them ideal reading for the darkest days of the year. While she delights in the secrets that lurk beneath the surface at family gatherings, her Christmas stories also provide tantalizing puzzles to keep the reader guessing. P. D. James embraces the challenge of the short-story form, and ingeniously weaves the strands of plot, setting, characterisation and surprise to create a satisfying whole within only a few thousand words.
From the title story about a strained country-house party on Christmas Eve, to another about an illicit affair that ends in murder, and two cases for James's poet-detective Adam Dalgliesh, each treats the reader to James's masterfully atmospheric storytelling, always with the lure of a mystery to be solved.
Format: Paperback | 144 pages
Dimensions: 192 x 248 x 19mm | 248g
Publication Date: 12 Oct 2016
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication City/Country: London, United Kingdom
Language: English
ISBN10: 0571331343
ISBN13: 9780571331345
Condition: Like New
A book that looks new but has been read. Cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included and in very good condition (very minor scuff marks along the edges). No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. Very minimal wear and tear.