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The Skull Beneath the Skin: Book Guide, Author and Facts

The Skull Beneath the Skin by P. D. James — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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Private detective Cordelia Gray is invited to the sunlit island of Courcy to protect the vainly beautiful actress Clarissa Lisle from veiled threats on her life. Within the rose red walls of a fairy-tale castle, she finds the stage is set for death.

Quick facts about The Skull Beneath the Skin

  • Title: The Skull Beneath the Skin
  • Author: P. D. James
  • First published: 1982
  • Genre: fiction, cordelia gray (fictitious character), women private investigators
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL510887W

Where to read The Skull Beneath the Skin

The Skull Beneath the Skin by P. D. James is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Skull Beneath the Skin about?

Private detective Cordelia Gray is invited to the sunlit island of Courcy to protect the vainly beautiful actress Clarissa Lisle from veiled threats on her life.

Who wrote The Skull Beneath the Skin?

The Skull Beneath the Skin was written by P. D. James.

When was The Skull Beneath the Skin published?

The Skull Beneath the Skin was first published in 1982.

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