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Book Synopsis: On the day she turned seventy-seven, internationally acclaimed mystery writer P. D. James embarked on an endeavor unlike any other in her distinguished career: she decided to write a personal memoir in the form of a diary. Over the course of a year she set down not only the events and impressions of her extraordinarily active life, but also the memories, joys, discoveries, and crises of a lifetime. This enchantingly original volume is the result. Time to Be in Earnest offers an intimate portrait of one of most accomplished women of our time. Here are vivid, revealing accounts of her school days in Cambridge in the 1920s and '30s, her happy marriage and the tragedy of her husband's mental illness, and the thrill of publishing her first novel, Cover Her Face, in 1962. As she recounts the decades of her exceptional life, James holds forth with wit and candor on such diverse subjects as the evolution of the detective novel, her deep love of the English countryside, her views of author tours and television adaptations, and her life-long obsession with Jane Austen. Wise and frank, engaging and graceful, this "fragment of autobiography" will delight and surprise P. D. James's admirers the world over.
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Discover the captivating world of internationally acclaimed mystery writer P. D. James with "Time to Be in Earnest: A Fragment of Autobiography". This enchanting volume offers a personal memoir in the form of a diary, providing an intimate portrait of one of the most accomplished women of our time. From her school days in Cambridge to the publication of her first novel, James takes you on a journey through the triumphs and tragedies of her extraordinary life.
Unveil the secrets behind James' immense success as she shares her insights on the evolution of the detective novel, along with her deep love for the English countryside. Delve into her experiences with author tours and television adaptations, and gain a unique glimpse into her life-long obsession with Jane Austen. With wit and candor, James captivates readers with her wise and engaging perspectives.
Be prepared to be delighted and surprised by this "fragment of autobiography" that will leave you in awe of P. D. James's remarkable accomplishments. Whether you're a devoted fan or a newcomer to her works, "Time to Be in Earnest" promises to be an unforgettable read. So, why wait any longer? Take this opportunity to uncover the life and mind of a literary genius.
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