The Victim

Faber Stories

Faber Stories, a landmark series of individual volumes, presents masters of the short story form at work in a range of genres and styles. James takes us inside the mind of a murderer.

Bringing together past, present and future in our ninetieth year, Faber Stories is a celebratory compendium of collectable work.

Faber Stories, a landmark series of individual volumes, presents masters of the short story form at work in a range of genres and styles.

On the whole, it was easier than I had expected. Only once did I feel myself at risk. That was when the Inspector suddenly intervened. He said in a harsh voice: "He married your wife, didn't he? Took her away from you some people might say. Nice piece of goods, too, by the look of her. Didn't you feel any grievance?"

I had been expecting this question. I knew exactly what I would say.

The late, great P. D. James takes us inside the mind of a murderer.

Bringing together past, present and future in our ninetieth year, Faber Stories is a celebratory compendium of collectable work.

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