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Price, 23, who lives in York, Pa., and was visiting Maryland for the weekend, said he began calling Bayard's cellphone - worried that he might not have been sober enough to drive - and does not remember whether he reached him.

The Washington Post: National, World & D.C. Area News and Headlines - washingtonpost.com 2011

Only now he's a "mostly able-bodied" 23 years old, resides in a London whorehouse in exchange for tutoring the madam, struggles to wean himself from financial dependence on his ancient "Uncle" Ebenezer Scrooge, and, as we learn in Louis Bayard's darkly enchanting historical thriller, Mr. Timothy, is haunted by the spirit of his late father -- a man whose optimism and strength the son feels himself incapable of imitating.

Mr. Timothy by Louis Bayard: Book summary 2010

In "The School of Night," Mr. Bayard's portrayal of Harriot is rich and rewarding.

Trying to Keep Parallel Narratives on the Rails Sam Sacks 2011

I've read and thoroughly enjoyed both of Bayard's earlier historical/meta-fictional novels -- "Mr. Timothy" and "The Pale Blue Eye."

Omni Daily Crush: "The Black Tower" 2009

In Louis Bayard's historical whodunit "The School of Night" Henry Holt, 338 pages, $25 , Tudor scholar Henry Cavendish succumbs to the terrible and all-consuming madness of book-collecting.

Trying to Keep Parallel Narratives on the Rails Sam Sacks 2011

Although Bayard's presence will cause big problems for the SV unit, he'll serve as a sympathetic ear (and maybe more) for Olivia (Mariska Hargitay).

Andre Braugher Battles the Team on SVU: "He May Be the Enemy, But He's Not a Villain" 2011

Bayard's novel takes us into the streets, homes, and marketplaces of Restoration-era Paris, just as the medieval neighborhoods are giving way to Baron Haussmann's wide boulevards.

Omni Daily Crush: "The Black Tower" 2009

Although Bayard's presence will cause big problems for the SV unit, he'll serve as a sympathetic ear (and maybe more) for Olivia (Mariska Hargitay).

Andre Braugher Battles the Team on SVU: "He May Be the Enemy, But He's Not a Villain" 2011

Bayard's novel takes us into the streets, homes, and marketplaces of Restoration-era Paris, just as the medieval neighborhoods are giving way to Baron Haussmann's wide boulevards.

October 2009 2009

As Autofocus shows, the urge to turn the camera on oneself is as strong today as it was in Bayard's age.

Photography: self-portraits as an art form 2010