An Unsuitable Job for a Woman cover art

An Unsuitable Job for a Woman

 Preview
Prime Member Exclusive

3 Months Free

£5.99/mo after 3 months. Cancel monthly.
Get this deal
Offer ends on 15 July 2026 at 11:59 BST.
More purchase options

An Unsuitable Job for a Woman

By: P. D. James
Narrated by: Katie Scarfe
Get this deal

£5.99/mo after 3 months. Cancel monthly.

Buy Now for £12.83

Buy Now for £12.83

Meet Cordelia Gray: twenty-two, tough, intelligent and now sole inheritor of the Pryde Detective Agency. Her first assignment finds her hired by Sir Ronald Callender to investigate the death of his son Mark, a young Cambridge student found hanged in mysterious circumstances. Required to delve into the hidden secrets of the Callender family, Cordelia soon realises it is not a case of suicide, and that the truth is entirely more sinister.

©2014 Faber & Faber (P)2014 Faber & Faber Detective Fiction Mystery Police Procedural Thriller & Suspense Traditional Detectives Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Suspense
adbl_web_anon_alc_button_suppression_c

Continue the series
The Skull Beneath the Skin cover art
The Skull Beneath the Skin By: P. D. James

Critic reviews

"One of the most compulsive and acutely observed thrillers of the year - a why-dunnit, rather than a who-dunnit; a study of the complex motives that make up the cold mind of a killer." ( Daily Express)
"A very ingenious, absorbing detective story of star quality." ( Evening Standard)
"Through a language which is always sensitively precise and often more, she keeps up a ripple of subterranean humour which would sustain a whole series as good as this one.... Miss James has the eye for detail which is an absolute requirement for a detective writer. She also has tolerance and experienced wisdom." (C.P. Snow, Financial Times)
All stars
Most relevant
A good paced story but I thought the ends of the main story was a bit too conveniently tied up. I'll not give away any spoilers!!

A good listen!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
ok, bit lost in story. good reader. talking. Nice s d clear voice. thiught ve mire thrilling story.

ok

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
This story was neither here or there, I was disappointed in this book as some of the others are much better than this one.

A story that did not leave you wanting more.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
I love the Adam Dalgleish novels and wanted to try these. The first book in the short, 2 book series, was interesting but unchallenging. Cordelia is a good character, with an engaging back story. The real star of the show is the beautiful, descriptive writing. Very much enjoyed.

An enjoyable listen

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
I enjoyed reading the first Cordelia Gray misteries. I just bought book 2. The meeting of the two star detectives was interesting!

I love Cordelia Gray, and Katie Scarfe brings her to life perfectly!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
See more reviews