Cultural Heroes and One-of-a-Kinds: Writing Mysteries with P. D. James.
British mystery writer P.D. James, the 78-year-old grandmother known as the queen of crime. Her most recent bestselling novel, just released in paperback, is "A Certain Justice" (Mass Paperbacks). Several of her earlier novels including "A Taste for Death" and "Shroud for a Nightingale" have been adapted for PBS. Terry spoke with her at the publication of "A Taste for Death". (REBROADCAST from 11/19/86)
Other segments from the episode on October 20, 1999
Fresh Air with Terry Gross, October 20, 1999: Interview with Mickey Spillane; Review of the album "Mickey One"; Interview with P.D. James.
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