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Talking about detective fiction

by P. D. James

An exploration of the history and evolution of detective fiction, from nineteenth-century mysteries to contemporary works. This text analyses stylistic elements and influential authors while comparing the British and American traditions of the genre.

Accession 22587 ISBN 9780571253555 Publisher Faber and Faber
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