Death Comes to Pemberley
Death Comes to Pemberley by P. D. James, published by Alfred A. Knopf in 2011, is a novel that intertwines the beloved characters from Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice with a gripping murder mystery. Set in 1803, six years after Elizabeth and Darcy have settled into their life at Pemberley, the story begins with a sense of tranquility as the couple enjoys their family and prepares for an annual autumn ball. However, this peace is abruptly disrupted when Lydia, Elizabeth’s sister, arrives in a state of distress, claiming that her husband, Wickham, has been murdered.
Readers will find a compelling narrative that explores themes of mystery and emotional turmoil within the familiar setting of Austen’s world. As the plot unfolds, the idyllic life at Pemberley is challenged by the shocking events that follow Lydia’s arrival, leading to a complex investigation that reveals hidden tensions among the characters. This edition, comprising 291 pages, offers a unique blend of historical fiction and detective elements, inviting readers to experience the suspense and intrigue that P. D. James masterfully weaves into the fabric of Austen’s classic tale.
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A rare meeting of literary genius: P. D. James, long among the most admired mystery writers of our time, draws the characters of Jane Austen’s beloved novelPride and Prejudiceinto a tale of murder and emotional mayhem.
It is 1803, six years since Elizabeth and Darcy embarked on their life together at Pemberley, Darcy’s magnificent estate. Their peaceful, orderly world seems almost unassailable. Elizabeth has found her footing as the chatelaine of the great house. They have two fine sons, Fitzwilliam and Charles. Elizabeth’s sister Jane and her husband, Bingley, live nearby; her father visits often; there is optimistic talk about the prospects of marriage for Darcy’s sister Georgiana. And preparations are under way for their much-anticipated annual autumn ball.
Then, on the eve of the ball, the patrician idyll is shattered. A coach careens up the drive carrying Lydia, Elizabeth’s disgraced sister, who with her husband, the very dubious Wickham, has been banned from Pemberley. She stumbles out of the carriage, hysterical, shrieking that Wickham has been murdered. With shocking suddenness, Pemberley is plunged into a frightening mystery.
Inspired by a lifelong passion for Austen, P. D. James masterfully re-creates the world ofPride and Prejudice,electrifying it with the excitement and suspense of a brilliantly crafted crime story, as only she can write it.
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