The Vault

When a severed hand arrives at Peter Diamond's desk, the investigation quickly becomes entangled in the historic and literary significance of Bath, as well as the mysterious disappearance of the professor's wife. As Diamond unravels the clues surrounding the remains, the case takes a darker turn with a brutal murder linked to the enigmatic American scholar. With his characteristic wit and ingenuity, Peter Lovesey weaves a complex and compelling detective story.