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Innocent Blood

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Innocent Blood by P. D. James is a gripping crime thriller that follows the protagonist, Philippa Palfrey, as she embarks on a quest to uncover the secrets of her adoption and family history. Set in a tense and intriguing atmosphere, the narrative weaves through themes of identity and retribution, culminating in unexpected revelations. The novel combines psychological depth with a compelling mystery, making it a captivating read for fans of the genre.
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You might enjoy this compelling read if you're captivated by intricate psychological thrillers that delve into themes of identity and the consequences of the past. It's perfect for those who appreciate a meticulously crafted plot filled with suspense and moral complexity, set against the backdrop of crime and emotional turmoil.

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Innocent Blood

Innocent Blood is a stand-alone thriller and chilling mystery from P.D. James, the bestselling author of Death Comes to Pemberley and Children of Men.

Innocent Blood is a stand-alone thriller and chilling mystery from P.D. James, the bestselling author of Death Comes to Pemberley and Children of Men.

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A stand-alone thriller from P. D. James.

Philippa Palfrey, adopted as a child, believes herself to be the motherless, illegitimate daughter of an aristocratic father. At eighteen, she exercises her right to find out the truth. What she discovers will change her life forever. Philippa enters a new and terrifying world and soon comes to realise that she is not the only one interested in her parents' whereabouts.

Innocent Blood is both a mystery and a thriller, a superb novel that explores the themes of self-identity and the meaning of life.

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Innocent Blood by P. D. James has been praised for its complex characters and intricate plot. Readers appreciate the novel's exploration of themes such as identity and the impact of one's past. The atmospheric writing and gripping narrative are frequently highlighted, making it a compelling read for fans of the crime and thriller genre.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571350766

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 February 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 295g

Pages: 432

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.

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