Devices and Desires
P. D. James
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Devices and Desires
by P. D. James
Published
Nov 01, 2001
Publisher
Edicions 62
Pages
624
ISBN-13
9788429749786
ISBN-10
8429749780
Description
Featuring the famous Commander Adam Dalgliesh, Devices and Desires is a thrilling and insightfully crafted novel of fallible people caught in a net of secrets, ambitions, and schemes on a lonely stretch of Norfolk coastline. Commander Dalgliesh of Scotland Yard has just published a new book of poems and has taken a brief respite from publicity on the remote Larksoken headland on the Norfolk coast in a converted windmill left to him by his aunt. But he cannot so easily escape murder. A psychotic strangler of young women is at large in Norfolk, and getting nearer to Larksoken with every killing. And when Dalgliesh discovers the murdered body of the Acting Administrative Officer on the beach, he finds himself caught up in the passions and dangerous secrets of the headland community and in one of the most baffling murder cases of his career.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Devices and Desires?
This edition of Devices and Desires has approximately 624 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Devices and Desires?
For most readers, Devices and Desires typically takes between 13h 0m and 8h 40m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 156,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 10h 24m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 21 days • Estimated word count: 156,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Devices and Desires?
The estimated word count for Devices and Desires is approximately 156,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Devices and Desires?
Devices and Desires was written by P. D. James.
When was Devices and Desires published?
The publication date for this specific edition is Nov 01, 2001. The original work may have been published on a different date.