TV series · 2013 · BBC One
Is Death Comes to Pemberley based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Death Comes to Pemberley is based on the book Death Comes to Pemberley by P. D. James (2011).
The TV series premiered in 2013 on BBC One.
The book behind Death Comes to Pemberley
Death Comes to Pemberley
by P. D. James · first published 2011 · mystery fiction, historical fiction, crime literature
Novel by P. D. James.
Common questions
Is Death Comes to Pemberley based on a book?
Yes. Death Comes to Pemberley is based on the book Death Comes to Pemberley by P. D. James (2011).
Who wrote the book Death Comes to Pemberley is based on?
Death Comes to Pemberley was written by P. D. James and first published in 2011.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Death Comes to Pemberley before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.
More screen adaptations of P. D. James's books
- Children of Men (film, 2006)