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P.D. James, born Phyllis Dorothy James on August 3, 1920, in Oxford, England, was a renowned British crime novelist. She is best known for her series of detective novels featuring the poet-detective Adam Dalgliesh of Scotland Yard. James’s writing career began in the 1960s, and she quickly gained acclaim for her intricate plots and deep characterizations. Her first novel. “Cover her face,” was published in 1962, marking the debut of Dalgliesh.
Throughout her career, James wrote 14 novels featuring Dalgliesh, as well as other notable works like “An Unsuitable Job for a Woman” and “The Children of Men,” the latter of which was adapted into a successful film. Her contributions to the genre earned her the title “Queen of Crime,” and her works have been translated into numerous languages, captivating readers worldwide.
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“Cover her face” is the debut novel by James, which introduces the character Detective Chief Inspector Adam Dalgliesh.
The story is set in a small Essex village of Chadfleet. It revolves around the Maxie family and the murder of their maid, Sally, who is found strangled in her bed. Mystery abounds in this ‘locked door’ murder.
