The Late Scholar by Jill Paton Walsh

A New Lord Peter Wimsey/Harriet Vane Mystery

In this captivating mystery, the story unfolds as Lord Peter Wimsey and his wife, Harriet Vane, are drawn into a perplexing case at Oxford University. The couple is tasked with resolving a dispute over the sale of a valuable manuscript, but their investigation takes a dark turn when a series of suspicious deaths occur among the college fellows. As they delve deeper into the academic world, they uncover hidden rivalries, long-standing grudges, and a web of deceit that threatens to unravel the very fabric of the institution. With wit and intellect, they must navigate the treacherous waters of academia to uncover the truth and restore peace to the college.