Knopf Canada. Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 2001. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. 0676973906 . Burgundy hardcovers, gilt titles to the spine. First Canadian Edition, First Printing number line. Fine with a solid binding and a bright, unmarked text. The DJ is unclipped and in Very Good+ condition. "When the body of a student of an Anglican theological college is found on the shore of a desolate stretch of coast smothered by a fall of sand, his wealthy father demands that Scotland Yard re-examine the verdict of accidental death. Commander Dalgliesh has visited St Anselm's in his boyhood and, as he is due for a holiday, agrees to pay a visit. He finds himself embroiled in one of the most puzzling cases of his career." ; Inspector Adam Dalgliesh; Vol. 11; 9.30 X 6.30 X 1.50 inches; 400 pages .

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Death in Holy Orders is a 2001 detective novel in the Adam Dalgliesh series by P. D. James. It is set in an Anglican theological college, called Saint Anselm's, on the coast of East Anglia. The novel centers around the murder of an Anglican Archdeacon, who comes to inspect the premises, and subsequent murders on the Church grounds. The book gives insight into the structure of the Anglican Church and its priest training.

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Bookseller: Bytown Bookery (CA)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 21147
Title: Death in Holy Orders
Author: James, P.D
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket
Edition: 1st Edition; 1st Printing
ISBN 10: 0676973906
ISBN 13: 9780676973907
Publisher: Knopf Canada
Place of Publication: Toronto
Date Published: 2001
Keywords: 0676973906
Bookseller catalogs: Fiction, Mystery;

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