The Late Scholar
The Late Scholar by Jill Paton Walsh, published by Hodder & Stoughton in 2013, is a literary mystery that follows Peter Wimsey as he navigates his new responsibilities as a visitor at an Oxford college. Alongside his wife, Harriet, he is drawn into a complex dispute among the college fellows, which escalates when several members unexpectedly die. The situation becomes increasingly dire as the balance of power shifts, and the disappearance of the Warden complicates matters further.
Readers will find a blend of intrigue and crime as Peter and Harriet confront a series of unsettling events reminiscent of past murder cases. The narrative explores themes of loyalty and rivalry within the academic setting, while also delving into the darker aspects of human nature. With 356 pages, this edition presents a detailed and engaging story that invites readers to unravel the mystery alongside the protagonists.
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Peter Wimsey 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. But the dispute turns out to be embittered. The voting is evenly balanced between two passionate parties – evenly balanced, that is, until several of the fellows unexpectedly die. The Warden has a casting vote, but the Warden has disappeared. And 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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