Questions About Death in Holy Orders (Adam Dalgliesh, #11)

by P.D. James

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I haven't read any PD James and feel like I should...recommendation of a good introduction to her work?

Shane Plassenthal Her first novel 'Cover Her Face' is actually one of her best as far as her writing style and the way she sets up her plots. Although it's a bit dated …moreHer first novel 'Cover Her Face' is actually one of her best as far as her writing style and the way she sets up her plots. Although it's a bit dated and feels slightly, as the author once coined herself, Agatha Christieish. I would start there. I think the later inspector Dalgliesh books, however, are better than the older ones. 'The Private Patient' is quite good and so is 'A Taste for Death' and you can see how James grows as a writer. (less)

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Can I read this as a standalone? I came into posession of this book but I haven't read any other books by the author, this would be my first.

Sarah Yes, you would be fine to read it as a standalone, but it is a great series!

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I read several reviews. None mentioned the unbelievable scenario of a baby being left on the threshold of a seminary and there being no choice but for the child to be left there to be brought up by the priests. This story takes place in at the end of the 20th century, not in Dickensian England! Was anyone else struck by this?

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