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GR 3.90 Cover Her Face is the debut 1962 crime novel by P.D. James, introducing Detective Chief Inspector Adam Dalgliesh, who investigates the murder of a young, ambitious housemaid, Sally Jupp, at an English manor house, uncovering a web of secrets and complex relationships among the family and staff. The title is a quote from John Webster's play The Duchess of Malfi, and the book is noted for its intricate plotting, psychological depth, and exploration of class and hypocrisy in English village life.