New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2001. Stated First American Edition (BOMC). Near Fine/Near Fine. Signed by author on full title page. In dark pink paper covered boards and black cloth spine with gilt lettering. Square, tight, and intact binding. Clean and unmarked endpapers and text pages. Jacket: Intact with price on upper front flap. "Autographed" sticker on front panel. In protective jacket cover. Photos upon request. . Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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Death in Holy Orders is a 2001 detective novel in the Adam Dalgliesh series by P. D. James. It is set in an Anglican theological college, called Saint Anselm's, on the coast of East Anglia. The novel centers around the murder of an Anglican Archdeacon, who comes to inspect the premises, and subsequent murders on the Church grounds. The book gives insight into the structure of the Anglican Church and its priest training.

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Seller: Quaker House Books (US)
Seller's Inventory #: 003758
Title: Death in Holy Orders
Author: P. D. James
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used
ISBN 10: 0375412557
ISBN 13: 9780375412554
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 2001
Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
Keywords: Fiction, Mystery
Bookseller catalogs: Fiction, Mystery;

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