Original Sin by P. D. James
A Novel of Suspense
In "Original Sin," readers are plunged into the suspenseful world of a prestigious London publishing house, Peverell Press, housed in a mock-Venetian palace on the Thames. The company's serene surface is shattered when its managing director is found dead under mysterious circumstances, prompting an investigation by Commander Adam Dalgliesh. As Dalgliesh and his team dig deeper into the lives of the employees, they uncover a web of jealousy, ambition, and dark secrets. The novel weaves a complex tale of murder and psychological intrigue, exploring the themes of guilt, retribution, and the haunting notion that past sins can reverberate into the present with fatal consequences.
The 17008th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1994
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-450
- Original Language
- English
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(4.0)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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- The Modern Library: The Two Hundred Best Novels in English Since 1950 (The Modern Library (Book))