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The Attenbury Emeralds

Return to Golden Age Glamour in this Enthralling Gem of a Mystery
By Jill Paton Walsh
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In The Attenbury Emeralds by Jill Paton Walsh, the story unfolds as Lord Peter Wimsey reflects on his first ever case, involving the theft of a precious emerald. Set in the post-World War II era, the narrative combines past recollections with a present-day conundrum when the gem reappears under mysterious circumstances. As Lord Peter and his wife, Harriet Vane, delve into the intrigue, they navigate a web of deception and danger in this classic crime thriller.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy classic detective stories with a twist of elegance and wit. Set in an intriguing post-war Britain, it resurrects the beloved characters from the Dorothy L. Sayers series, offering a delightful mix of mystery and nostalgia. If you're fond of intricate plots and sophisticated sleuths, this continuation of Lord Peter Wimsey's adventures is sure to captivate you.

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The Attenbury Emeralds

A case from Lord Peter Wimsey's past returns, in a dazzling novel from Jill Paton Walsh.

The long-awaited new Lord Peter Wimsey novel, telling the story of his first case - and his last ...

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It was 1921 when Lord Peter Wimsey first encountered the Attenbury emeralds. The recovery of the magnificent gem in Lord Attenbury's most dazzling heirloom made headlines—and launched a shell-shocked young aristocrat on his career as a detective.

Now it is 1951: a happily married Lord Peter has just shared the secrets of that mystery with his wife, the detective novelist Harriet Vane. Then the new young Lord Attenbury—grandson of Lord Peter's first client—seeks his help again, this time to prove who owns the gigantic emerald that Wimsey last saw in 1921.

It will be the most intricate and challenging mystery he has ever faced...

Since the publication of A Presumption of Death, which was set in 1941 in the wartime English countryside, readers have been eagerly asking for this story—a wholly original and utterly engrossing new detective adventure.

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The Attenbury Emeralds receives praise as a delightful continuation of Dorothy L. Sayers's work, capturing the essence of a traditional Golden Age mystery. Reviewers commend it for its clever puzzle, intelligent narrative, and faithful representation of the postwar era. Fans of Sayers and newcomers alike are likely to find it an enjoyable and engaging read, with its mix of wit, wisdom, and literary charm.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780340995747

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 May 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 352

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Jill Paton Walsh

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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