The Late Scholar

Peter Wimsey and Harriet Vane are at their scholarly and detective best in The Late Scholar . . . Somewhere Sayers is applauding. * Mystery Scene * Faithful to Sayers' legacy and amplified by Walsh's own considerable talents, The Late Scholar offers a smart plot, a look at beloved characters' later lives and an evocative examination of academia. Readers will hope that it's not the last instalment in a rewarding and authentic continuation of a cherished series. * Richmond Times-Dispatch * Fans will eagerly welcome back their beloved sleuth and enjoy seeing Harriet hold her own in a thoughtfully constructed mystery * Kirkus Reviews * Delicious * Booklist (starred review) * An entertaining and convoluted puzzle for readers who enjoy Golden Age mysteries * Library Journal * Cleverly plotted . . . Walsh's pitch-perfect re-creation of the charismatic leads is a delight. Sayers fans can only hope for more. * Publishers Weekly * Ms. Walsh once more succeeds in emulating and extending her late inspiration's unusual mixture of drama and foolishness, poetry and prattle, local colour and grim undercurrents * Wall Street Journal *