Death Comes to Pemberley by James P. D.

P. D. James’ Death Comes to Pemberley is a classic sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice in the style of detective novels.

Summary of the Book

After the marriage of Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet, they lead a happy life for six years. Elizabeth’s sister lives nearby with her family, and all seems well. However, Pemberley is shaken when Lydia Wickham, Elizabeth’s youngest sister, arrives, screaming that her husband has been murdered. The worlds of classical romance and murder mystery combine in this classic sequel to the timeless romance novel by Jane Austen.

About P. D. James

Phyllis Dorothy James was an English crime novelist. She was the Baroness James of Holland Park and she is best remembered for the Adam Dalgliesh series of detective novels. She has also written The Children of Men, Cover Her Face and An Unsuitable Job for a Woman.

Media Note

This novel was adapted into a three part British TV series by BBC.