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Asked by her new husband, the gentleman detective Lord Peter Wimsey, why she is having trouble writing her latest mystery novel, Harriet Vane explains, "When I needed the money, it justified itself. It was a job of work, and I did it as well as I could, and that was that. But now, you see, it has no necessity except itself. And, of course, it's hard; it's always been hard, and it's getting harder. So when I'm stuck I think, this isn't my livelihood, and it isn't great art, it's only detective stories. You read them and write them for fun." Is this a clue to the mystery of why Dorothy L. Sayers put aside her 13th full-length Lord Peter novel in 1938 and never finished it? She had made lots of money, and was much more interested in translating Dante and writing about religion. Or is it another excellent novelist, Jill Paton Walsh, speculating--in a perfect imitation of Sayers's voice--on what might have happened? Walsh was invited by the estate of Sayers' illegitimate son, Anthony Fleming, to finish Thrones, Dominations. She has done a splendid job, certain to please Sayers loyalists on the "dorothyl" listserv as well as those new to the Wimsey canon. Lord Peter has been made much more human and interesting by marriage; Harriet is a wise and acerbic companion; and the story, about the murders of two beautiful young women involved with a theatrical producer, is full of twists and connivance. There's also a fascinating subplot involving the soon-to-abdicate King Edward VII and a country on the brink of the second world war. Earlier Wimseys in paperback include The Five Red Herrings, Gaudy Night, Murder Must Advertise, and Unnatural Death. Books in print by Walsh include a mystery called A Piece of Justice and a novel, The Serpentine Cave. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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'Jill Paton Walsh has...given us a Lord Peter story in the true Sayers' style and tradition' (Norma Major - The Week on Thrones, Dominations 20021221)

‘An engrossing, intelligent and provocative novel in the guise of a conventional mystery.’ (Joyce Carol Oates, New York Times Book Review 20021201)

‘Could this be the best book Dorothy L. Sayers never wrote? She has done a splendid job - certain to please the legions of Sayers loyalists as well as readers new to the Wimsey canon . . . Lord Peter has been made much more human and interesting by marriage. . . and the story is full of twists and connivance.’ (Chicago Tribune on THRONES, DOMINATIONS 20030503)

'A must for all Wimsey lovers...an entertaining read which offers some longed for insight into the lives of the Wimseys after their marriage' (Northern Echo (Presumption of Death) 20030531)

'Vintage whimsey ... Wimsey lives on in delicious familiarity in this triupmh not just of one writer's art, but of two' (Huddersfield Daily Examiner (Presumption of Death) 20030531)

'An admirable page-turner with some fascinating detail' (Publishing News )

'Jill Paton Walsh excels as Ms Sayers' posthumous voice. As before the two authors blend seamlessly and the intricately woven plot would grace anything from the golden age of detective writing' (Norfolk Journal (Presumption of Death) )

"Undeniably fascinating reading for lovers of good crime novels - nad, in particular, those who loved the Lord Peter Wimsey series." (Liverpool Echo )

"A must for all Wimsey lovers, this beautifully written novel is a murder mystery in the style of Agatha Christie." (Lancashire Evening Post )

"A truly engaging read" (Lancashire Evening Post )

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12 Reviews 5 star:  (3) 4 star:  (6) 3 star:  (1) 2 star:  (1) 1 star:  (1)           Average Customer Review 3.8 out of 5 stars (12 customer reviews)		Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
Most Helpful Customer Reviews   13 of 13 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Lord Peter Lives!, 14 Mar 2004 By  Vicki O (London) - See all my reviews Initially I wasn't too sure of this book; I get a slightly queasy feeling at the idea of one author taking over the characters of another but this novel is such a treat! I'm fairly sure I can spot at least some of the areas where Sayers leaves off and Patton Walsh takes over (DLS didn't have to work so hard to be 'period' for example - she just was!) but it was so delightful to have Peter Wimsey and Harriet Vane alive once more. A word of warning, however... whilst deeply engrossed in this book I've missed my stop on the tube a couple of times and managed to get on completely the wrong train and ended up miles from home (not a common occurance) still, at least I had the book for company! Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   8 of 8 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent - on a level with most of Sayers' own Wimsey books, 28 Jul 2001 By A Customer This review is from: Thrones, Dominations (Paperback) This, the final Peter Wimsey book, began as a few pages and some schematic notes left by Dorothy L Sayers, and was completed by Jill Paton Walsh in the 1990s. Walsh does an excellent job: "Thrones, Dominations", while not quite as good as "Busman's Honeymoon" or "The Nine Tailors", is easily up there with, say, "Have His Carcase". The join between the two authors is almost invisible. The development of the Wimsey/Vane marriage is convincingly described; the characterizations of both major and minor players are excellent; and Jill Paton Walsh comes up with an original and plausible explanation as to why the faithful Bunter was so much less in evidence in the short stories set after the marriage, despite obviously still working for Peter. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   14 of 15 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars Great fun, and a satisfactory read, 13 Aug 2001 By A Customer I was wary of this book, as I was afraid that this late collaboration would not match the original. However I was very pleasantly surprised. There were the occasional touches that felt late, rather than early, twentieth century, and were perhaps a little PC. It rounded the stories off, as it felt like it gave you the chance to find out what happened after the last page. Overall, it was great fun, and a joy to be reunited with characters who you thought would go no more a roving. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this) Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review › See all 12 customer reviews...		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect end to the Lord Peter Wimsey series Excellent completion by JPW of Sayers' last incomplete Lord Peter Wimsey novel, as married life finds Peter and Harriet not only solving a murder but exploring the balance of... Read more Published 9 months ago by Richard Butlin 4.0 out of 5 stars The book is better than the audio tape. The book is terrific. It see's the development of the relationship between Harriet and Peter whilst providing a ripping good murder! Read more Published 20 months ago by Mrs. M. R. Quinn 4.0 out of 5 stars Thrones and Dominations D L Sayers/J P-Walsh Having been an avid Dorethy L Sayers, (Lord Peter Wimsey) reader for years I was a little dubious about reading this book, thinking that it may change my vision of the characters... Read more Published 21 months ago by Ms. R. Atkinson 4.0 out of 5 stars very good I was very reluctant to read a Peter Wimsey book not written by Sayers herself. However, I wanted some closure on how the Wimseys marriage went on and, comforted by the fact that... Read more Published on 2 Dec 2006 by Maria 2.0 out of 5 stars In style, but wordy and tedious It is true that it is difficult to tell where Sayers broke off and Paton Walsh took over. So Paton Walsh does not warp the main characters or the tone of the Sayers 'universe'... Read more Published on 21 Mar 2005 by Galdor of Mithlond 3.0 out of 5 stars Bland I have adored Dorothy L Sayers for years, particularly for her erudition, wit and the OTT swooping baroque splendour of her novels. Read more Published on 11 Sep 2002 1.0 out of 5 stars Runined by silly production. Sadly ruined by the ridiculous music, which intrudes at every pause. Hopefully the moron who thinks that this was a good idea will be sentenced to listening to it. Read more Published on 5 Nov 1999 by S. C. Hall 5.0 out of 5 stars must for all fans of Lord Peter Wimsey Thrones, Dominations offers insight into the Wimsey/Vane marriage, as well as an interesting murder mystery. Read more Published on 18 Oct 1999 4.0 out of 5 stars A credit to the memory of Dorothy L. Sayers Jill Paton Walsh is surely a credit to the memory of Dorothy L. Sayers and a true friend to Peter and Harriet Wimsey's fans the world over. Read more Published on 27 Mar 1999 Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews › See all 12 customer reviews...

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