P. D. James reads from and discusses her book "The Skull Beneath the Skin"

BROADCAST: Sep. 23, 1982 | DURATION: 00:37:38

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Synopsis

"The Skull Beneath the Skin" is a Cordelia Gray mystery written by P. D. James. When creating a character, explained James, she refers to real living human beings with real feelings and real emotions. In her novels, James wants her readers to know what made the victim the way he or she is.

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Broadcast Date
Sep. 23, 1982

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 37.34 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
37 minutes, 38 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

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P. D. James reads from and discusses her book "The Skull Beneath the Skin"

Synopsis

"The Skull Beneath the Skin" is a Cordelia Gray mystery written by P. D. James. When creating a character, explained James, she refers to real living human beings with real feelings and real emotions. In her novels, James wants her readers to know what made the victim the way he or she is.

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Synopsis

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