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Talking about detective fiction / 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.

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Accession Number: 22587

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