Lord Peter Views the Body (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition)

by Dorothy L. Sayers

Overview

In this captivating collection of twelve intriguing tales Dorothy Sayers reveals a more grisly and beguiling side to the elegant Lord Peter Wimsey. From a man with copper fingers to the enigma of a stolen stomach, Lord Peter faces baffling conundrums that demand not just his intellect but his wit, humor, and a discerning palate for fine wines. Cyanide, jewels, a roast chicken, and even a classic crossword puzzle serve as clues in these extraordinary mysteries. An aristocrat of unique pursuits, Lord Peter Wimsey is a bloodhound in the world of crime, meticulously hunting down solutions to the most perplexing murders. These stories showcase his expertise in a range of subjects and demonstrate his dazzling ability to crack the inexplicable and bizarre cases that cross his path.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781962572385
Publisher:	Warbler Classics
Publication date:	01/01/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	268
Sales rank:	274,104
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

DOROTHY L. SAYERS (1893-1957) is best known as the creator of Lord Peter Wimsey. Her blue-blooded sleuth romps cheerfully through 1920s and 1930s high society. According to some, Sayers was the most intellectual of the leading "Golden Age" crime writers. She was also a distinguished theologian and classical scholar, whose translations of Dante are still in print today.

Date of Birth:

June 13, 1893

Date of Death:

December 17, 1957

Place of Birth:

Oxford, England

Education:

B.A., Oxford University, 1915; M.A., B.C.L., 1920

Table of Contents

Contents

The Abominable History of the Man with Copper Fingers

The Entertaining Episode of the Article in Question

The Fascinating Problem of Uncle Meleager's Will

The Fantastic Horror of the Cat in the Bag

The Unprincipled Affair of the Practical Joker

The Undignified Melodrama of the Bone of Contention

The Vindictive Story of the Footsteps That Ran

The Bibulous Business of a Matter of Taste

The Learned Adventure of the Dragon's Head

The Piscatorial Farce of the Stolen Stomach

The Unsolved Puzzle of the Man with No Face

The Adventurous Exploit of the Cave of Ali Baba

Notes to the Solution259

The Solution of the Cross-word Puzzle in "Uncle Meleager's Will"

About Dorothy Sayers