Jill Paton Walsh; Dorothy L. Sayers — A Presumption of Death

London, Hodder and Stoughton, 2002 . First edition. Cloth. A smart, first edition of this mystery novel by Jill Paton Walsh, continuing the Lord Peter Wimsey series, originated by Dorothy L. Sayers. This is a first edition of the work, in the original black cloth binding with the original, unclipped dust wrapper.With a Hodder & Stoughton label signed by the author, loosely inserted by title page. This work is part of the Lord Peter Wimsey Novel series, originated by Dorothy Sayers, who wrote eleven novels in the series between 1923 and 1937. Sayer died before finishing her final Wimsey novel, entitled 'Thrones, Dominations' which was then finished by Jill Paton Walsh in 1998. Following this, Walsh took on the Peter Wimsey series, writing three more novels in the collection. Lord Peter Wimsey is a fictional gentleman detective who solves mysteries for adventure and excitement, assisted by friends and family. 'A Presumption of Death' was Walsh's second addition to the Peter Wimsey series. This novel is set during the Second World War, telling the story of how this time affected Peter and his family. Lady Peter Wimsey has ended up in the countryside to escape the danger of the city, although soon a mystery unfolds, with a dead body being discovered during a trial air raid. In original publisher's black cloth binding with the original, unclipped dust wrapper. With a Hodder & Stoughton label signed by the author, loosely inserted by title page. Externally, lovely, with minor shelf wear only. Dust wrapper in excellent condition, with minor shelf wear. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Fine.