I must be explicit that this review refers to the audio version of the book. I see that a lot of reviewers have been disappointed with the recreation of the world of P&P. Since I am the sort of person who snickered over P&P and Zombies, I am perhaps not the most trustworthy reviewer for a real purist. 
 I am enjoying this as an audio book quite a bit. The plot is not so overwhelming that I can't follow it while driving or putzing and cleaning the house, which is when I am most apt to listen to books. I appreciate PD James' willingness to take on such an intimidating setting, and it is especially amusing to see her editorial comments about what must have been going on in characters' minds upon the further reflection the later timing of this book would allow them. (view spoiler)[The suggestion that Lady Catherine de Burgh might have heard about Darcy's potential engagement to Elizabeth Bennett through Charlotte Lucas as revenge for Elizabeth's initially unsupportive reaction to her engagement to Mr Collins was particularly clever. (hide spoiler)] 
 That said, is it the most thrilling murder mystery I have ever read? No. But a chance to peek back into a world of characters I very much enjoyed is a nice diversion, and she's done it well enough to hold my attention. For those who like audio versions, this is a good one, and I think might play better than the book did for some readers.