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A nude female corpse has been found floating in a large reservoir just south of Bristol. In order to solve the mystery of the "Lady in the Lake," Detective Superintendent Peter Diamond must locate two missing letters attributed to Jane Austen and defy his superiors on the force to save a woman unjustly accused of murder. This is the first of the Peter Diamond series; it won the 1992 Anthony Boucher Award for Best Mystery Novel.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This was recommended to me as I live in Bath, with family from outside the City who are avid Crime readers.
As a Bath resident, it makes an enjoyable read, featuring a number of the places on the tourist route, as well as some that are not; in addition, having moved here recently, it is fun working out which buildings are being described where there use has changed over the years since publication.
What of the novel? It is an enjoyable read; nothing too taxing, and as the start of a series (the remainder of which I have not yet read - see update below), it will be interesting to see how the character of Peter Diamond develops (although I understand the second novel in the series is based in London - Update: which I have now read and is very disappointing - better to skip to the third in the series, the excellent The Summons (Peter Diamond Mysteries)). The scenes around the City are very descriptive and the story is sound.
A recommendation to anyone living in the City with a liking for Crime; also recommneded for anyone who is planning to visit and likes a crime novel.
As a Bath resident, it makes an enjoyable read, featuring a number of the places on the tourist route, as well as some that are not; in addition, having moved here recently, it is fun working out which buildings are being described where there use has changed over the years since publication.
What of the novel? It is an enjoyable read; nothing too taxing, and as the start of a series (the remainder of which I have not yet read - see update below), it will be interesting to see how the character of Peter Diamond develops (although I understand the second novel in the series is based in London - Update: which I have now read and is very disappointing - better to skip to the third in the series, the excellent The Summons (Peter Diamond Mysteries)). The scenes around the City are very descriptive and the story is sound.
A recommendation to anyone living in the City with a liking for Crime; also recommneded for anyone who is planning to visit and likes a crime novel.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
In my personal opinion, Peter Lovesey is the best detective novelist writing today, bar none. But, prior to 'The Last Detective', his books had been set in the past, and have included eight excellent novels about the Victorian detective Segeant Cribb; some humourous escapades from the improbable sleuthing memoirs of Bertie (a.k.a. The Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII); the baffling (and award-winning) 'The False Inspector Dew'; 'Keystone', an excellent novel set in Hollywood's silent movie days; and a string of other good books with authentic historical accuracy. But how would the master of the historical crime story fare in a contemporary setting?
Any doubts on this score were emphatically answered with 'The Last Detective', which marked the debut of the overweight, sometimes domineering Peter Diamond, head of the murder squad in Bath. As the title implies, Diamond is an old-fashioned detective out of step with the modern technology of policing, with a marked aversion to an over dependency on forensic science and information technology.
I'm certainly not going to reveal what happens, but rest assured that, in a contemporary as well in a historical setting, Lovesey is the master of the cleverly-turned, convincing plot. His style of writing is equally excellent - like some of the great crime writers of the past, Lovesey produces not just an intriguing crime story but an outstanding novel on any measure. This is a master-class in how the detective story should be written. Superb stuff.
Any doubts on this score were emphatically answered with 'The Last Detective', which marked the debut of the overweight, sometimes domineering Peter Diamond, head of the murder squad in Bath. As the title implies, Diamond is an old-fashioned detective out of step with the modern technology of policing, with a marked aversion to an over dependency on forensic science and information technology.
I'm certainly not going to reveal what happens, but rest assured that, in a contemporary as well in a historical setting, Lovesey is the master of the cleverly-turned, convincing plot. His style of writing is equally excellent - like some of the great crime writers of the past, Lovesey produces not just an intriguing crime story but an outstanding novel on any measure. This is a master-class in how the detective story should be written. Superb stuff.
10 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The book was thoroughly enjoyable from page 1. The characters came to life in the writing and the whole was utterly believable. The author's presentation of the elements was really well-structured and convincing. A highly enjoyable read. Fans of Ian Rankin and Inspector Rebus will certainly approve.
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just a brilliant read
Very well written and just keeps you wanting more Diamond and Bath, this novel is as good as any. Great detail on crime/police work and of course the great and historic Bath. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Jeffery J. Forster
Peter Diamond doesn't like computers
Peter Diamond has started working for Avon and Somerset Constabulary in Bath. He is awaiting the results of an investigation into his conduct of a controversial case. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Damaskcat
A wonderful debut for DS Diamond
First Sentence: A man stood thigh-deep in water, motionless, absorbed, unaware of what was drifting towards him.
A naked woman is found dead. Read more
A naked woman is found dead. Read more
Published on 2 Sep 2009 by L. J. Roberts
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