Before there was Brother Cadfael… before Inspector Morse… before countless gentleman detectives filled television screens…
There was Lord Peter Wimsey.
In Whose Body?, Dorothy L. Sayers introduces the brilliant, witty, and deceptively unassuming nobleman whose love of rare books is matched only by his remarkable gift for solving impossible crimes.
The mystery begins with a startling discovery: the unclothed body of an unknown man is found in the bathtub of a respectable architect’s home. At the very same time, a prominent financier has disappeared without a trace.
Are the two mysteries connected?
With the invaluable assistance of his loyal valet Bunter, Lord Peter follows a trail of clues through London society, uncovering secrets, mistaken identities, and ingenious deception in a detective story that helped define the Golden Age of British crime fiction.
Originally published in 1923, Whose Body? is the novel that introduced one of literature’s most beloved detectives and remains an enduring classic for mystery lovers everywhere.
Whether you’re discovering Lord Peter Wimsey for the first time or returning to an old favorite, settle in for a masterfully crafted mystery full of intelligence, humor, and unforgettable characters.
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