Unnatural Causes: Book Guide, Author and Facts
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Maurice Seton was a famous mystery writer—but no murder he ever invented was more grisly than his own death. When his corpse is found in a drifting dinghy with both hands chopped off at the wrists, ripples of horror spread among his bizarre circle of friends. Now it’s up to brilliant Scotland Yard inspector, Adam Dalgliesh, and his extraordinary aunt to uncover the shocking truth behind the writer’s death sentence, before the plot takes another murderous turn.
Quick facts about Unnatural Causes
- Title: Unnatural Causes
- Author: P. D. James
- First published: 1900
- Genre: fiction, ficción, novela de misterio
- OpenLibrary ID: OL510886W
Where to read Unnatural Causes
Unnatural Causes 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 Unnatural Causes about?
Maurice Seton was a famous mystery writer—but no murder he ever invented was more grisly than his own death.
Who wrote Unnatural Causes?
Unnatural Causes was written by P. D. James.
When was Unnatural Causes published?
Unnatural Causes was first published in 1900.



