Lord Peter Views the Body

A Mystery Novel by Dorothy L. Sayers

Book 4 of the Lord Peter Wimsey Series

Subgenres:

Short Story Collection,
British Detective,
Gentleman Sleuth

Published 1928

Length 418 pages

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Eccentric mysteries solved with wit and aristocratic flair
Cases involving stolen stomachs and men with copper fingers
Sleuths whose expertise includes metallurgy and fine wines

Publisher Description

A dozen whodunits to challenge the ingenious British aristocrat and sleuth—from "one of the greatest mystery story writers" (Los Angeles Times).

Some aristocrats spend their lives shooting, but Lord Peter Wimsey is a hunter of a different kind: a bloodhound with a nose for murder. Before he became Britain's most famous detective, Lord Peter contented himself with solving the crimes he came across by chance.

In this volume of short stories, he confronts a stolen stomach, a man with copper fingers, and a deadly adventure at Ali Baba's cave, among other conundrums. These mysteries tax not just his intellect, but his humor, knowledge of metallurgy, and taste for fine wines.

It's not easy being a gentleman sleuth, but Lord Peter is the man for the job.

Lord Peter Views the Body is the 4th book in the Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries, but you may enjoy the series by reading the books in any order.

This ebook features an illustrated biography of Dorothy L. Sayers including rare images from the Marion E. Wade Center at Wheaton College.

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