P.D. James: "Time to Be in Earnest" (Knopf)

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P.D. James: "Time to Be in Earnest" (Knopf)

When she turned 77, mystery novelist P.D. James recalled Dr. Johnson's advice that the age of 77 is "time to be in earnest." She took the advice and spent some time reflecting on her life. "Time to Be in Earnest" is the...

When she turned 77, mystery novelist P.D. James recalled Dr. Johnson's advice that the age of 77 is "time to be in earnest." She took the advice and spent some time reflecting on her life. "Time to Be in Earnest" is the title of her new memoir.

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