The Skull Beneath the Skin
by P. D. James
- Editions tracked
- 2
- First edition
- Faber & Faber, 1982
- Series
- Cordelia Gray
The first edition of The Skull Beneath the Skin by P. D. James was published in London by Faber & Faber in 1982. We track 2 editions.
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- 1st Faber & Faber1982 Hardback · Cordelia Gray I own The Skull Beneath the Skin, Faber & Faber 1982 Log in to want this
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- Lester & Orpen Dennys1982 Other · Cordelia Gray I own The Skull Beneath the Skin, Lester & Orpen Dennys 1982 Log in to want this
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- Comes after
- An Unsuitable Job for a Woman
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- Editions recorded
- 51 on Open Library, 30 in English
- Wikipedia
- Articles in 4 languages
From Wikidata and Open Library, both CC0. A prize or a new adaptation often lifts demand for the first printing.
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Who published the first edition of The Skull Beneath the Skin?
The first edition of The Skull Beneath the Skin by P. D. James was published in London by Faber & Faber in 1982.
How many editions of The Skull Beneath the Skin are there?
We track 2 editions of The Skull Beneath the Skin, including 1 first edition. Each has its own page with how to identify it.
What should I read after The Skull Beneath the Skin?
In order, it follows An Unsuitable Job for a Woman, according to Wikidata.