"Inspector Peter Diamond, always thoughtful and humane, delves into the obsessive world of historical re-enactments when two participants in a re-enacted battle find a corpse in a shallow grave — and then one of them disappears."—Seattle Times, Best Crime Fiction of 2009

"History, humor, inspired clues, maniacal twists and a paean to the beauty of the Bath countryside. Lovesey, who's won every prize going, deserves another for Diamond's tenth. "—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

"Diamond remains one of the most realistic and human of fictional sleuths . . . sharp prose and characterization make this another winner in this enduring series."—Publishers Weekly

"Diamond is a classic... "—The New York Times Book Review

"Lovesey's novels are consistently well plotted and his characters smart and witty."—Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

"Besides Lovesey's solid plotting, always a feature of his work, this one is made all the more absorbing by the wealth of both historical and historical-reenactment detail. "—Booklist

"Lovesey's latest demonstrates his command of telling a tale that is engaging and puzzling for his readers and sleuths. "—Library Journal