Lord Peter Views the Body

The Queen of Golden age detective fiction

(Author) Dorothy L Sayers
Format: Paperback
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A book of short stories featuring Dorothy L Sayers' classic character Lord Peter Wimsey, introduced by thriller writer Christopher Fowler - a must-read for fans of Agatha Christie's Poirot and Margery Allingham's Campion Mysteries. 'D. L. Sayers is one of the best detective story writers' Daily Telegraph Lord Peter Wimsey - expert on subjects as diverse as crosswords and cats - displays his detective genius in some of the cleverest mysteries ever devised. One solution requires expertise in fine wines; another calls on his knowledge of fine art. Lord Peter has the knack of being on the spot at just the right time to spot a thief or blackmail a blackmailer. Or even prevent a murder... Whatever the occasion, the aristocratic detective uses his razor-sharp mind and unerring instincts to unmask the guilty and go to the aid of their victims. 'She brought to the detective novel originality, intelligence, energy and wit.' P. D. James

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Publisher:
Hodder & Stoughton
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781473621329
Publish year:
1982
Publish date:
Nov. 1, 1982

Dorothy L Sayers

Dorothy L Sayers was a British author known for her detective fiction, most notably the Lord Peter Wimsey series. Her writing style was characterized by clever plots, witty dialogue, and rich character development. Sayers made significant contributions to the genre, blending traditional detective stories with social commentary and psychological depth.

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