In Time to Be in Earnest, renowned mystery author P.D. James steps out from behind the veil of fiction to share a deeply personal glimpse into her life, writing, and worldview. Framed as a diary covering one year of her life — from her 77th to her 78th birthday — this "fragment of autobiography" offers reflections on literature, public service, aging, and the experiences that shaped her remarkable career.
With her signature intelligence and graceful prose, James recalls her upbringing, her years working in the Home Office and NHS, the challenges of widowhood, and her journey to becoming one of the most respected crime novelists of our time.
Elegant, thoughtful, and quietly profound, Time to Be in Earnest is not only the memoir of a literary giant, but also a meditation on a life lived with purpose and passion.
Time to Be in Earnest : A Fragment of Autobiography by P.D. James
P.D. James