The Skull Beneath The Skin.

P. D. JAMES

Publication: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1982, New York

First U.S. edition. Inscribed by the author on the front fly leaf, "For Anita, With every good wish, P. D. James, 28 Sept 1982." A review copy with the publisher's dated notice, the author's photograph, and information sheets laid-in. Fine in dust jacket. Cordelia Gray is hired to accompany fading actress Clarissa Lisle to a castle where she is planning her spectacular comeback. At the gothic castle, Clarissa receives numerous poison-pen letters containing death threats. Cordelia is asked to investigate. Sadly, P. D. James died at 94 years of age in November, 2014.

Inventory Number: 39148