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Step into the world of wit, sophistication, and intrigue with Lord Peter Views the Body, the fourth installment in Dorothy L. Sayers’ celebrated Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries. This delightful collection of twelve short stories showcases Lord Peter at his finest—solving cases that range from the bizarre to the macabre, all with his trademark charm and intelligence.

The scene begins in a courtroom, where the judge sums up the arguments against Harriet Vane, a crime novelist accused of poisoning her ex-lover, Peter Boyes. Vane turns out to have bought arsenic at drugstores near her, supposedly to research a novel that she is writing. Lord Peter, watching the trial, is convinced that Harriet Vane is not the real killer. The jury trying her is hung, giving him time to investigate the murder while Harriet waits in prison for a retrial.

Meet Lord Peter Wimsey, stylish, eccentric, seeming a fool, but in fact one of the great English detectives. The discovery of a body in a bathtub wearing only a pair of spectacles launches a motley set of sleuths and suspects toward a ghastly conclusion.

A meticulously crafted Golden Age detective story from the legendary Dorothy L. Sayers. When a prominent figure is found dead inside a hermetically sealed study—with doors locked from the inside and no weapon in sight—the local police quickly rule it a tragic suicide. However, the brilliant and aristocratic amateur sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey notes minute anomalies that others miss. Guided by sharp wit, deductive reasoning, and psychological insight, Wimsey must unravel an ingenious method of murder and expose a killer hidden within a highly deceptive circle of suspects.

Step into the golden age of detective fiction with this brilliantly crafted 5-book collection featuring the iconic amateur sleuth, Lord Peter Wimsey. Created by the incomparable Dorothy L. Sayers, Lord Peter is an aristocrat with a razor-sharp mind, a taste for fine living, and a passion for...

Ian Carmichael stars as Lord Peter Wimsey in these classic BBC radio dramatisations of Dorothy L Sayers' Golden Age crime novels. Gentleman detective Lord Peter Wimsey starred in a number of novels and short stories by Dorothy L Sayers. These full-cast adaptations - first broadcast on BBC radio between 1979 and 2010 - are cherished by crime aficionados worldwide. The stories featured are Murder Must Advertise, The Nine Tailors, Gaudy Night, and Busman's Honeymoon.

The Duke of Denver, accused of murder, stands trial for his life in the House of Lords. Naturally, his brother Lord Peter Wimsey is investigating the crime - this is a family affair. The murder took place at the duke's shooting lodge and Lord Peter's sister was engaged to marry the dead man. But why does the duke refuse to co-operate with the investigation? Can he really be guilty, or is he covering up for someone?

Inspector Rudge does not encounter many cases of murder in the sleepy seaside town of Whynmouth. But when an old sailor lands a rowing boat containing a fresh corpse with a stab wound to the chest, the Inspector's investigation immediately comes up against several obstacles. The vicar, whose boat the body was found in, is clearly withholding information, and the victim's niece has disappeared. There is clearly more to this case than meets the eye - even the identity of the victim is called into doubt.

When Lord Peter Wimsey receives the shocking news that his brother Gerald, the Duke of Denver, faces murder charges, his idyllic holiday in Corsica turns into a race against time. The victim? Dennis Cathcart, the fiancé of their sister Mary, found dead in a chilling scene just outside the conservatory. What led to this tragic event? As Wimsey dives into the investigation, he uncovers a web of secrets, rivalries, and hidden motives that threaten to unravel his family. In "Clouds of Witness," Dorothy L. Sayers crafts a riveting tale filled with unexpected twists and intelligent deductions. ...

In 'Strong Poison,' the renowned detective Lord Peter Wimsey faces one of his most puzzling cases yet. A woman sits on trial for murder, accused of poisoning her fiancé. As the evidence mounts against her, Wimsey believes in her innocence and is determined to find the real killer. This classic detective story weaves together intricate clues, clever dialogue, and a deep dive into human motives. Listeners will be drawn into a world of suspense, where every character has a secret and every twist keeps you guessing. With themes of love, betrayal, and justice, Sayers crafts a riveting tale that ...

In the captivating debut of Dorothy L. Sayers's Lord Peter Wimsey series, a mysterious murder unfolds in an unexpected setting. An architect in Battersea stumbles upon a naked body in his bathtub, complete with a distinctive gold pince-nez. This shocking discovery sets off a chain of events that draws in the clever and aristocratic detective, Lord Peter Wimsey, along with his loyal manservant, Mervyn Bunter. As they delve into the investigation, they uncover a web of intrigue that challenges their wits and uncovers hidden motives. Scotland Yard’s Inspector Charles Parker also joins the fray,...

A man walks into a bar with a bottle of his wife's sleeping pills in his pocket and twenty thousand pounds' worth of desperation in his chest. He walks out with rather more than he bargained for. The house at the end of the poplar avenue is waiting. And the gentlemen of Smith & Smith are nothing if not thorough.

When a country doctor confides in Lord Peter Wimsey about the suspicious death of one of his patients, intrigue unfolds. The doctor believes she was murdered, despite the official cause being heart failure. As Wimsey delves deeper, he navigates a web of secrets and medical uncertainty. This gripping mystery raises questions about mortality, ethics, and the often-blurred lines between life and death. With each clue, Wimsey faces unexpected challenges and discovers that not everything is as it seems. Join him in this captivating investigation that brings to light the complexities of human nature...

Whose Body? is the first of Dorothy Sayers’s famous Lord Peter Wimsey novels, introducing that nobleman, as well as his manservant and fellow-sleuth, Mervyn Bunter. Scotland Yard’s Inspector Charles Parker, who figures more or less prominently in later Wimsey novels, plays a central role in Whose Body? as well. As the book opens, a bashful Battersea architect has discovered a naked body in his bath, adorned with a gold pince nez. At the same time, we learn of the disappearance – under odd circumstances – of Sir Reuben Levy, a powerful financial magnate in The City. Not accepting the ...

Lord Peter Wimsey is back for the second installment of Dorothy L. Sayers’s mystery series (published 1927), and this time a death threatens the core of his family. Will he be able to save his brother, the Duke of Denver? Exactly what kind of trouble has his sister landed in? And what misadventure will Lord Peter get himself and Bunter into this time? - Summary by Lynette Caulkins Cast: Narrator: Ciufi Galeazzi Lord Peter Wimsey: Thomas Copeland Bunter and Mr. Hardraw: James Hedrick Inspector Charles Parker: David Purdy Duke of Denver: Yoganandh Duchess of Denver: Jenn Broda Lady Mary: ...

In Dorothy Sayers' first Lord Peter Wimsey novel, our brilliant and eccentric hero must solve the case of the murder of Sir Reuben Levy - that is, if he is actually dead. And WHOSE BODY is in poor Mr. Thipps's bathtub? Witty, engaging, and complex, Lord Peter has been entertaining mystery lovers for generations. This version is presented as a dramatic reading, - Summary by Ciufi Galeazzi Cast: Narrator: Ciufi Galeazzi Lord Peter Wimsey: Chymocles Duchess of Denver and Voice: Lynette Caulkins Parker: David Purdy Bunter and Williams, : Jim Hedrick Sir Julian Freke: Scott Caulkins Inspector Sugg:...

The chief character, Lord Peter Wimsey, goes to the Bellona Club to have a meal with an old friend of his, ninety-year old General Fentiman. In great surprise, he finds the aged man fully dressed by the fire in full rigor mortis. A question arises concerning the time of death and the situation develops into a serious murder investigation. Wimsey sometimes seemed to have a supercilious attitude as a monocled aristocrat and sometimes became a sort of professional detective. His family motto was, “As my whimsy takes me.”

'No sign of foul play,' says Dr Carr after the post-mortem on Agatha Dawson. The case is closed. But Lord Peter Wimsey is not satisfied... With no clues to work on, he begins his own investigation. No clues, that is, until the sudden, senseless murder of Agatha's maid. What is going on in the mysterious Mrs Forrest's Mayfair flat? And can Wimsey catch a desperate murderer before he himself becomes one of the victims?

The first book in Dorothy L Sayers' classic Lord Peter Wimsey series - a must-listen for fans of Agatha Christie's Poirot and Margery Allingham's Campion Mysteries. It was the body of a tall stout man. On his dead face, a handsome pair of gold pince-nez mocked death with grotesque elegance. The...

A short story from the British Library Crime Classic collection Final Acts. Detective novelist Dorothy L. Sayers presents a look at morality and motive as playwright John Scales grows angrier and more resentful towards the actor who reinvented his script, and must decide how far he will allow his hatred to take him.