'Indeed,' she replied, 'perhaps we both had too much Pride and Prejudice, and needed to acquire some Sense and Sensibility. an impeccable stylist and a psychological ins-and-outs maven.Elizabeth, who seemed to have lost the sardonic edge that had made her one of the most memorable heroines in literature since becoming mistress to one of the largest estates in Derbyshire, smiled sweetly. Attentive readers will eagerly seek out clues to the delightfully complex mystery, which involves many hidden motives and dark secrets.' - Publishers Weekly Historical mystery buffs and Jane Austen fans alike will welcome this homage. The stylistic pastiche is remarkably accomplished.' - Kirkus Reviews 'The final working-out shows all James's customary ingenuity. 'James takes Pride and Prejudice to places it never dreamed of, and does so with a charm that will beguile even the most demanding Janeite.' - London Evening Standard 'Brimming with astute appreciation, inventiveness and narrative zest, Death Comes to Pemberley is an elegantly gauged homage to Austen and an exhilarating tribute to the inexhaustible vitality of James's imagination.' - The Sunday Times (London) Long may she continue to delight and surprise us.' -Simon Brett, Sunday Express James has written and that is very high praise indeed. In my view Death Comes to Pemberley is as good as anything P.D. She stamps this enticing blend of two authors' minds with her formidable intelligence and the generosity of spirit that has marked all her work.' - Richmond Times Dispatch 'With well-laid clues, James weaves a credible tale with a satisfying conclusion.

'James rises well above the ever-growing pack of Austen-inspired authors, not only for her intimate familiarity with Austen's work, but for her faultless replication of time, place and, most notably, Austen's trademark writing style.' - Newark Star-Ledger It is a universe of dark meanings hidden relationships.' - Los Angeles Times 'If you appreciate mysteries as well as the Mighty Jane, this pleasant entertainment will do nicely. James presents with informed assurance and in fine period detail.' - The Wall Street Journal a solidly entertaining period mystery.' - The Washington Post 'A major treat for any fan of Jane Austen. 'A novel of manners par excellence.' - The Boston Globe ' is the greatest living writer of British crime fiction, and probably that genre's most talented practitioner ever.' - The New York Times one succumbs to the impression that it is Austen herself at the keyboard.' - The New York Times Book Review 'The greatest pleasure of this novel is its unforced, effortless, effective voice. elegance and sly wit are in top form.' - The Plain Dealer

'The queen of mystery has taken on the queen of literature, the combination sings. 'A glorious plum pudding of a whodunit.' -NPR, Fresh Air

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