Death Comes to Pemberly is a quick and easy read from famed author P.D. James. Readers will be able to jump right into the action thanks to a detailed prologue that fills in what happened to the Darcys after Pride and Prejudice. Several favorite characters also make a return, in addition to a few new faces. The book’s setting and descriptions were beautifully constructed and so authentic that I completely forgot I wasn’t sitting inside a court room. For a mysterious crime novel, this story is full of courtroom drama but lacked any real mystery. If you’re looking for an entertaining read, give Death Comes to Pemberly a try.
Content Analysis:
Profanity/Language: 6 religious exclamations, 1 mild obscenity, 1 religious profanity
Violence/Gore: A character dies from a head wound — this murder is told several times throughout the book from different perspectives and individuals.
Sex/Nudity: Reported sexual activity resulting in an illegitimate child occurs between two characters.
Mature Subject Matter:
Death, murder, blackmail.
Alcohol / Drug Use:
A main character is drunk the night of the murder.