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The Late Scholar

A Gripping Oxford College Murder Mystery
By Jill Paton Walsh
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In The Late Scholar by Jill Paton Walsh, Lord Peter Wimsey and Harriet Vane are drawn into the academic world of Oxford when the new Lord of a struggling college seeks their help. Faced with a blend of intellectual rivalries and tradition-bound intrigue, they must unravel a mystery that intertwines scholarly disputes with sinister events. Set against the backdrop of academia, the story delicately balances elements of crime and intellectual life.
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You might enjoy this book if you love classic mystery tales set in the enchanting world of academia. It features a clever blend of scholarly intrigue and thrilling detective work, with Lord Peter Wimsey navigating complex relationships and clues in an Oxford college. Ideal for fans of traditional whodunits and those who appreciate intelligent, character-driven plots.

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A gripping murder mystery featuring Lord Peter Wimsey - now a Duke - and his wife Harriet Vane, set in an Oxford college in the 1950s.

A new murder mystery featuring Lord Peter Wimsey - now a Duke - and his wife Harriet Vane, set in an Oxford college in the 1950s.

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A new murder mystery featuring Lord Peter Wimsey—now a Duke—and his wife Harriet Vane, set in an Oxford college in the 1950s.

The Late Scholar introduces Peter Wimsey, who is pleased to discover that, along with a Dukedom, he has inherited the duties of 'visitor' at an Oxford college. When the fellows appeal to him to resolve a dispute, he and Harriet set off happily to spend some time in Oxford.

However, the dispute turns out to be embittered. The voting is evenly balanced between two passionate parties—until several of the fellows unexpectedly die. The Warden has a casting vote, but the Warden has disappeared.

The causes of death of the deceased fellows bear an uncanny resemblance to the murder methods in Peter's past cases—methods that Harriet has used in her published novels.

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Critics praise The Late Scholar for its faithful continuation of Dorothy L. Sayers' work, blending drama with lighter elements and offering a complex, engaging mystery. Jill Paton Walsh skillfully recreates the charm of the main characters, Wimsey and Vane, leading to a story that pleases fans of Golden Age mysteries. Enthusiasts appreciate the interplay of beloved characters set in a vividly rendered academic backdrop, hoping for further tales in this well-received series.

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ISBN: 9781444760873

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 June 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 295g

Pages: 368

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About the Author

Jill Paton Walsh, born in 1937, is also the author of many non-crime novels for adults: the fourth of these, Knowledge of Angels, was shortlisted for the Booker Prize. Before writing for adults she made a career as a writer of children's books and has won many literary prizes.

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