P. D. James — The Skull Beneath the Skin
London, Faber and Faber, 1982. First edition. Cloth. A very smart first edition of this thrilling Cordelia Gray novel from James. First edition. Set in a reconstructed Victorian castle on the fictional Courcy Island, Cordelia Gray is asked to investigate the death threats received by acclaimed actress Clarissa Lisle who is due to play the lead in John Webster's drama The Duchess of Malfi. Written by Phyllis Dorothy James, an English novelist and life peer best known for creating the character of detective and police commander, Adam Dalgliesh. In the original black cloth binding. Externally, very smart with light shelf wear only. Original price clipped dust wrapper is also very smart with the odd mark to the board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Near Fine.
