100% NZ-owned | 80,000+ Books In NZ 📚

Today Only: 20% Off When You Buy 2+ Stationery Items! 🎨

Cover Her Face

The classic country house murder mystery from the 'Queen of English crime' (Guardian)
By P. D. James
0.0 (0 reviews)
3.91 goodreads logo

Ratings/reviews counts are updated frequently.

Check link for latest rating. ( 41,415 ratings, 2,023 reviews)
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Summary
Cover Her Face by P. D. James is a gripping crime novel that introduces readers to the astute detective Adam Dalgliesh. A young, unwed mother working as a maid is murdered in a seemingly peaceful English village. As Dalgliesh delves into the lives of the inhabitants, dark secrets and hidden tensions come to light, leading him to unravel a web of motives and relationships.
Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK Please add to wishlist to be notified when back in stock

Sorry, we're currently out of stock of Cover Her Face. Please add to your Wishlist and we'll send you an email as soon as it's back in stock.

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book may appeal to you if you enjoy intricate whodunits set in the traditional English countryside, complete with a cast of compelling characters and expertly woven suspense. The novel combines classic detective fiction elements with a deep exploration of human motives, making it a captivating read for crime and thriller enthusiasts.

Book Hero thinking about your next read

Cover Her Face

P.D. James's debut novel, the first Adam Dalgliesh mystery is a thrilling work of crime fiction set in the English countryside, from the bestselling author of Death Comes to Pemberley and Children of Men.

Cover Her Face is P.D. James's debut novel, the first Adam Dalgliesh mystery and a thrilling work of crime fiction set in the English countryside, from the bestselling author of Death Comes to Pemberley and Children of Men.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

St Cedd's Church fete has been held in the grounds of Martingale manor house for generations. As if organising stalls, as well as presiding over luncheon, the bishop and the tea tent, were not enough for Mrs Maxie on that mellow July afternoon, she also has to contend with the news of her son's sudden engagement to her new parlour maid, Sally Jupp.

On the following morning, the village is shocked by the discovery of Sally's body. Investigating the violent death at the manor house, Detective Chief-Inspector Adam Dalgliesh is embroiled in the complicated passions beneath the calm surface of English village life.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Cover Her Face by P. D. James is widely praised in the crime and thriller community for its intelligent plot and complex characters. Critics commend James for her detailed and atmospheric writing, describing the book as a classic example of the detective genre, introducing the insightful detective Adam Dalgliesh. The novel's intricate storyline and the way it explores social and personal conflicts receive particular acclaim, making it a compelling read for aficionados of crime fiction.

Book Hero reading reviews

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571350773

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 June 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main - Re-issue

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 232g

Pages: 288

Collections

Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction P. D. James Police Procedural

About the Author

P. D. James was a bestselling and internationally acclaimed crime writer. She was the creator of Adam Dalgliesh and Cordelia Gray, and their long and successful series of mysteries. Her works include Cover Her Face (1962), An Unsuitable Job for a Woman (1972), Innocent Blood (1980), Children of Men (1992), and the Jane Austen-inspired Death Comes to Pemberley (2011).

James was born in Oxford in 1920. She won awards for crime writing in Britain, America, Italy and Scandinavia, including the Mystery Writers of America Grandmaster Award. She received honorary degrees from seven British universities, was awarded an OBE in 1983 and created a life peer in 1991. In 1997 she was elected President of the Society of Authors, and stood down from this role in 2013.

Also by P. D. James

View all

More from Crime & Thriller

View all

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 80,000 books and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.