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A conversation with P. D. James

BROADCAST: Sep. 23, 1982 | DURATION: 00:36:00

Synopsis

The English novelist talks with Studs about her latest Cordelia Gray mystery, The Skull Beneath the Skin, and how she strives to give emotional and psychological depth to her characters.

*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
 

Details

Broadcast Date
Sep. 23, 1982

Duration
36 minutes

Topics

Literature

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

James, P. D., 1920-2014 Skull beneath the skin. Authors, British Detective and mystery stories, English. Radio programs WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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