“HWXCJHD OZ’D YFVB….. (Please refer to your newspaper for complete puzzle.)
TODAY’S CLUE: S = B
ANSWER: “PERHAPS IT’S ONLY WHEN PEOPLE ARE DEAD THAT WE CAN SAFELY SHOW HOW MUCH WE CARED ABOUT THEM.” —P.D. JAMES
📌 FAST FACTS
P. D. James (1920–2014) — aged 94
➤ Overview
P. D. James was a British novelist and essayist best known for her crime fiction. She is widely recognized for elevating the detective novel through complex characters and moral depth.
➤ Early Life
Born Phyllis Dorothy James in Oxford, England, she experienced financial hardship early in life. Her education ended in her teens, though she later pursued writing independently.
➤ Career & Writing
James worked in public service before publishing her first novel in her forties. Her stories often explore justice, authority, and human responsibility within structured societies.
➤ Adam Dalgliesh Series
Her most famous character, detective poet Adam Dalgliesh, appeared in multiple novels and became a defining figure in modern British crime fiction.
➤ Legacy
P. D. James is regarded as one of the most influential crime writers of the 20th century. Her work continues to be studied for its literary quality and ethical insight.