A review by mg_in_md_
The Vault by Peter Lovesey

3.0

This book was the contemporary offering in the most recent "then and now" book club at Mystery Loves Company. This tale shared some of the same elements of [b:Northhanger Abbey|12292354|Northhanger Abbey|Jane Austen|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1321326084s/12292354.jpg|4039699], which was the "then" book it was pared with. Both stories are set in Bath, England, mention the Pump Room, and have literary elements as part of the plot. This one is part of a series featuring policeman Peter Diamond -- of which I've read a few. While I haven't read this series in order, I have enjoyed the books and recurring characters quite a bit and will continue to read this series. This one has a connection to [b:Frankenstein|18490|Frankenstein|Mary Shelley|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1381512375s/18490.jpg|4836639] and inspired me to add it to my "to read" list -- how I've missed reading this classic previously is a mystery to me! Fans of British police procedurals with an element of art should definitely check out this fine series and get to know Peter Diamond.