A Guide to Dorothy L Sayers and The Lord Peter Wimsey Series

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Dorothy L. Sayers is widely regarded as one of the greatest writers of the Golden Age of British crime fiction. Discover her work with our handy series guide.

The Lord Peter Wimsey series

THE MULTIMILLION-COPY BESTSELLING QUEEN OF CLASSIC CRIME, DOROTHY L SAYERS

'Dorothy L. Sayers is one of our best detective story writers' Daily Telegraph

'One of crime fiction's most memorable detectives' The New York Times

'She brought to the detective novel originality, intelligence, energy and wit' P. D. James

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Introducing Dorothy L Sayers's legendary private investigator, Lord Peter Wimsey.

The body of a stout man, wearing nothing except a golden pince-nez, is discovered in the bath of an architect's London flat.

The police quickly determine the man's identity to be that of famous financier Sir Reuben Levy, who disappeared from his lodgings the night before.

But though the corpse greatly resembles the missing magnate, it soon becomes clear that it is someone else entirely. But who?

Amateur detective Lord Peter Wimsey, with the aid of his great friend, Inspector Charlie Parker, resolves to get to the bottom of this mystery, once and for all.
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'She has great fertility of invention, ingenuity and a wonderful eye for detail' Ruth Rendell

'A truly great storyteller' Minette Walters

'Part of the Golden Age of mystery writers working between the wars, Sayers is often credited as the most intelligent of them all' Guardian

'What elevated Sayers's debut to the upper ranks of the genre was the quality of her prose and the sense that her sleuth had more emotional heft than he displayed' The New York Times

'Lord Peter should become one of the best known and best loved among the many amateur detectives of fiction' The New York Herald
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Readers adore the legendary Lord Peter Wimsey series:

'An all-time classic whodunnit' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Sayers is certainly the best detective story writer of her generation' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Dorothy L Sayers surely wrote some of the most intelligent and enjoyable detective stories of the Golden Age of Crime' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'If you haven't read this canonical mystery, you are in for a real treat' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'What tremendous fun! No wonder Sayers is considered one of the "Queens of Crime" alongside Agatha Christie' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Exceptionally clever, amusing and well written' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Dorothy L. Sayers is my favourite crime writer' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Vintage mystery, a classic!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'One of the very best' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

THE MULTIMILLION-COPY BESTSELLING QUEEN OF CLASSIC CRIME, DOROTHY L SAYERS
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'An all-time classic whodunnit' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'The best detective story writer of her generation' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Dorothy L. Sayers is my favourite crime writer' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'One of the "Queens of Crime" alongside Agatha Christie' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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'Dorothy L. Sayers is one of our best detective story writers' Daily Telegraph

'One of crime fiction's most memorable detectives' The New York Times

'She brought to the detective novel originality, intelligence, energy and wit' P. D. James
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Lord Peter Wimsey faces his most personal case yet.
A shooting party ends in tragedy when Captain Denis Cathcart, fiancé to Lord Peter's sister Lady Mary, is found dead at Riddlesdale Lodge, the Yorkshire country house of the Duke of Denver.

Suspicion immediately falls on Gerald, the Duke of Denver and Lord Peter Wimsey's elder brother. As scandal engulfs the family and the Duke stands trial for murder, Peter is determined to prove his brother's innocence.

Amateur detective Lord Peter Wimsey, aided by his trusted friend Inspector Charles Parker, must untangle a web of secrets, lies and family loyalties before it is too late.
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Readers adore the legendary Lord Peter Wimsey series

'Dorothy L Sayers surely wrote some of the most intelligent and enjoyable detective stories of the Golden Age of Crime' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'If you haven't read this canonical mystery, you are in for a real treat' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'What tremendous fun!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Exceptionally clever, amusing and well written' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Vintage mystery, a classic!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'One of the very best' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

THE MULTIMILLION-COPY BESTSELLING QUEEN OF CLASSIC CRIME, DOROTHY L SAYERS

'Dorothy L. Sayers is one of our best detective story writers' Daily Telegraph

'One of crime fiction's most memorable detectives' The New York Times

'She brought to the detective novel originality, intelligence, energy and wit' P. D. James
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Lord Peter Wimsey and Chief Inspector Parker return with a case full of murders, red herrings, collusion and blackmail.

Agatha Dawson has been found dead. The post-mortem declares no foul play and the case is closed.

Something still doesn't seem right to Lord Peter Wimsey and he hires his own private investigator. . . to investigate.

There is no evidence of a crime, that is, until Bertha, Agatha's maid, is found dead in Epping Forest, with a £5 note leading back to a certain Mrs Forrest.

As events come to a head, can Wimsey catch the murderer before he himself becomes one of their victims?
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'She has great fertility of invention, ingenuity and a wonderful eye for detail' Ruth Rendell

'A truly great storyteller' Minette Walters

'Part of the Golden Age of mystery writers working between the wars, Sayers is often credited as the most intelligent of them all' Guardian

'What elevated Sayers's debut to the upper ranks of the genre was the quality of her prose and the sense that her sleuth had more emotional heft than he displayed' The New York Times

Lord Peter should become one of the best known and best loved among the many amateur detectives of fiction' The New York Herald
_____________________________________________________________________

Readers adore the legendary Lord Peter Wimsey series:

'An all-time classic whodunnit' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Sayers is certainly the best detective story writer of her generation' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Dorothy L Sayers surely wrote some of the most intelligent and enjoyable detective stories of the Golden Age of Crime' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'If you haven't read this canonical mystery, you are in for a real treat' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'What tremendous fun! No wonder Sayers is considered one of the "Queens of Crime" alongside Agatha Christie' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Exceptionally clever, amusing and well written' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Dorothy L. Sayers is my favourite crime writer' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Vintage mystery, a classic!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'One of the very best' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

THE MULTIMILLION-COPY BESTSELLING QUEEN OF CLASSIC CRIME, DOROTHY L SAYERS
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'An all-time classic whodunnit' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'The best detective story writer of her generation' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Dorothy L. Sayers is my favourite crime writer' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'One of the "Queens of Crime" alongside Agatha Christie' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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'Dorothy L. Sayers is one of our best detective story writers' Daily Telegraph

'One of crime fiction's most memorable detectives' The New York Times

'She brought to the detective novel originality, intelligence, energy and wit' P. D. James
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A compelling Lord Peter Wimsey mystery from Dorothy L Sayers.

The body of ninety-year-old General Fentiman is discovered in an armchair at London's Bellona Club on Armistice Day.

At first, his death appears entirely natural. But when the timing of his death could determine the fate of a substantial inheritance, troubling questions begin to emerge.

As conflicting accounts and hidden motives come to light, it becomes clear that somebody has a great deal to gain from concealing the truth.

Amateur detective Lord Peter Wimsey, with the aid of his great friend, Inspector Charles Parker, soon discovers that beneath the Bellona Club's quiet respectability lies a far darker truth.
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'She has great fertility of invention, ingenuity and a wonderful eye for detail' Ruth Rendell

'A truly great storyteller' Minette Walters

'Part of the Golden Age of mystery writers working between the wars, Sayers is often credited as the most intelligent of them all' Guardian

'What elevated Sayers's debut to the upper ranks of the genre was the quality of her prose and the sense that her sleuth had more emotional heft than he displayed' The New York Times

'Lord Peter should become one of the best known and best loved among the many amateur detectives of fiction' The New York Herald
_____________________________________________________________________

Readers adore the legendary Lord Peter Wimsey series

'Dorothy L Sayers surely wrote some of the most intelligent and enjoyable detective stories of the Golden Age of Crime' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'If you haven't read this canonical mystery, you are in for a real treat' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'What tremendous fun!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Exceptionally clever, amusing and well written' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Vintage mystery, a classic!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'One of the very best' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

THE MULTIMILLION-COPY BESTSELLING QUEEN OF CLASSIC CRIME, DOROTHY L SAYERS
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'An all-time classic whodunnit' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'The best detective story writer of her generation' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Dorothy L. Sayers is my favourite crime writer' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'One of the "Queens of Crime" alongside Agatha Christie' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
_____________________________________________________________________

'Dorothy L. Sayers is one of our best detective story writers' Daily Telegraph

'One of crime fiction's most memorable detectives' The New York Times

'She brought to the detective novel originality, intelligence, energy and wit' P. D. James
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In this classic collection of 12 Lord Peter Wimsey short stories, Dorothy L. Sayers presents a dazzling range of mysteries for her celebrated amateur detective to unravel.

From baffling thefts and missing wills to grisly murders and impossible crimes, Lord Peter Wimsey is confronted with some of his most curious cases yet.

Whether uncovering the truth behind a suspicious death, tracking down stolen jewels or untangling a seemingly insoluble puzzle, Peter Wimsey's powers of deduction are put to the test. Each mystery presents its own twists, red herrings and surprises, demanding all his intelligence, wit and ingenuity.

Dorothy L. Sayers' favourite amateur detective, aided by his loyal valet Bunter and a cast of friends and suspects, sets out to expose the truth behind every baffling case.
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'She has great fertility of invention, ingenuity and a wonderful eye for detail' Ruth Rendell

'A truly great storyteller' Minette Walters

'Part of the Golden Age of mystery writers working between the wars, Sayers is often credited as the most intelligent of them all' Guardian

'What elevated Sayers's debut to the upper ranks of the genre was the quality of her prose and the sense that her sleuth had more emotional heft than he displayed' The New York Times

'Lord Peter should become one of the best known and best loved among the many amateur detectives of fiction' The New York Herald
_____________________________________________________________________

Readers adore the legendary Lord Peter Wimsey series

'Dorothy L Sayers surely wrote some of the most intelligent and enjoyable detective stories of the Golden Age of Crime' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'If you haven't read this canonical mystery, you are in for a real treat' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'What tremendous fun!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Exceptionally clever, amusing and well written' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Vintage mystery, a classic!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'One of the very best' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

THE MULTIMILLION-COPY BESTSELLING QUEEN OF CLASSIC CRIME, DOROTHY L SAYERS

'Dorothy L. Sayers is one of our best detective story writers' Daily Telegraph

'One of crime fiction's most memorable detectives' The New York Times

'She brought to the detective novel originality, intelligence, energy and wit' P. D. James
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Lord Peter Wimsey encounters his greatest challenge yet. Not in solving a crime, but in matters of the heart. 

Mystery writer Harriet Vane stands trial for poisoning her unfaithful lover, accused of slipping arsenic into his morning coffee.

Convinced of her innocence from the moment their eyes meet across the courtroom, Wimsey embarks on a desperate race against time to uncover the truth.

The Crown's case is watertight. The police are adamant that the right person is on trial. It seems certain that Harriet Vane shall hang.

Can Lord Peter Wimsey prove that she is not guilty of murder - or find the real poisoner in time to save her from the gallows?
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'She has great fertility of invention, ingenuity and a wonderful eye for detail' Ruth Rendell

'A truly great storyteller' Minette Walters

'Part of the Golden Age of mystery writers working between the wars, Sayers is often credited as the most intelligent of them all' Guardian

'What elevated Sayers's debut to the upper ranks of the genre was the quality of her prose and the sense that her sleuth had more emotional heft than he displayed' The New York Times

'Lord Peter should become one of the best known and best loved among the many amateur detectives of fiction' The New York Herald 
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Readers adore the legendary Lord Peter Wimsey series:

'An all-time classic whodunnit' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Sayers is certainly the best detective story writer of her generation' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Dorothy L Sayers surely wrote some of the most intelligent and enjoyable detective stories of the Golden Age of Crime' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'If you haven't read this canonical mystery, you are in for a real treat' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'What tremendous fun! No wonder Sayers is considered one of the "Queens of Crime" alongside Agatha Christie' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Exceptionally clever, amusing and well written' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Dorothy L. Sayers is my favourite crime writer' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Vintage mystery, a classic!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'One of the very best' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

THE MULTIMILLION-COPY BESTSELLING QUEEN OF CLASSIC CRIME, DOROTHY L SAYERS
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'An all-time classic whodunnit' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'The best detective story writer of her generation' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Dorothy L. Sayers is my favourite crime writer' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'One of the "Queens of Crime" alongside Agatha Christie' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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'Dorothy L. Sayers is one of our best detective story writers' Daily Telegraph

'One of crime fiction's most memorable detectives' The New York Times

'She brought to the detective novel originality, intelligence, energy and wit' P. D. James
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Six suspects. Five red herrings. One ingenious mystery.

The body of a notoriously quarrelsome artist is discovered beside a Scottish stream, his death seemingly the result of a tragic accident.

When Lord Peter Wimsey examines the scene, he becomes increasingly convinced that the evidence points to murder.

With six fellow artists having both motive and opportunity, the search for the killer is complicated by conflicting alibis and a trail of misleading clues.

As every lead seems to point in a different direction, Wimsey and Inspector Charles Parker must separate truth from deception to uncover the one suspect hiding among five convincing red herrings.
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Readers adore the legendary Lord Peter Wimsey series

'Dorothy L Sayers surely wrote some of the most intelligent and enjoyable detective stories of the Golden Age of Crime' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'If you haven't read this canonical mystery, you are in for a real treat' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'What tremendous fun!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Exceptionally clever, amusing and well written' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Vintage mystery, a classic!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'One of the very best' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

THE MULTIMILLION-COPY BESTSELLING QUEEN OF CLASSIC CRIME, DOROTHY L SAYERS
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'An all-time classic whodunnit' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'The best detective story writer of her generation' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Dorothy L. Sayers is my favourite crime writer' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'One of the "Queens of Crime" alongside Agatha Christie' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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'Dorothy L. Sayers is one of our best detective story writers' Daily Telegraph

'One of crime fiction's most memorable detectives' The New York Times

'She brought to the detective novel originality, intelligence, energy and wit' P. D. James
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The eighth book in Dorothy L Sayers' classic Lord Peter Wimsey series, introduced by bestselling thriller writer Lee Child - a must-read for fans of Agatha Christie's Poirot and Margery Allingham's Campion Mysteries.

A young woman falls asleep on a deserted beach and wakes to discover the body of a man whose throat has been slashed from ear to ear . . .

The young woman is the celebrated detective novelist Harriet Vane, once again drawn against her will into a murder investigation in which she herself could be a suspect.

Lord Peter Wimsey is only too eager to help her clear her name.
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'She has great fertility of invention, ingenuity and a wonderful eye for detail' Ruth Rendell

'A truly great storyteller' Minette Walters

'Part of the Golden Age of mystery writers working between the wars, Sayers is often credited as the most intelligent of them all' Guardian

'What elevated Sayers's debut to the upper ranks of the genre was the quality of her prose and the sense that her sleuth had more emotional heft than he displayed' The New York Times

'Lord Peter should become one of the best known and best loved among the many amateur detectives of fiction' The New York Herald
_____________________________________________________________________

Readers adore the legendary Lord Peter Wimsey series

'Dorothy L Sayers surely wrote some of the most intelligent and enjoyable detective stories of the Golden Age of Crime' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'If you haven't read this canonical mystery, you are in for a real treat' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'What tremendous fun!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Exceptionally clever, amusing and well written' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Vintage mystery, a classic!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'One of the very best' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The ninth book in Dorothy L Sayers' classic Lord Peter Wimsey series, introduced by crime writer David Mark - a must-read for fans of Agatha Christie's Poirot and Margery Allingham's Campion Mysteries.

<font size="+1">'D. L. Sayers is one of the best detective story writers' Daily Telegraph

Poisoned port . . . Pet cats in peril . . . Purloined pearls . . .

Lord Peter Wimsey solves the mysteries of the man who was blown into the fourth dimension and the murder in fancy dress. He pursues miscreants across several countries and into unexpected hiding places.

Dorothy L. Sayers' other detective, Montague Egg, encounters a fugitive murderer and uncovers a killer in an Oxford cloister. The travelling salesman extraordinaire solves puzzles with a unique combination of matter-of-fact practicality and brilliant deduction.

'She brought to the detective novel originality, intelligence, energy and wit.' P. D. James

Scandal stalks the dreaming spires.

When mystery author Harriet Vane returns to her old Oxford college for a reunion, she finds the venerable institution under siege from a campaign of anonymous malice.

Tensions rise and reputations are threatened, as obscene graffiti, poison pen letters and crude effigies circulate the campus.

With the reluctant help of her old friend Lord Peter Wimsey, Harriet must navigate a world of scholarship, ambition, and hidden resentments - and uncover the culprit before their venom spreads beyond repair . . .

Elegant, witty, and deeply humane, Gaudy Night is a mystery that lingers long after its solution is revealed, a masterpiece from one of our greatest ever storytellers.

THE MULTIMILLION-COPY BESTSELLING QUEEN OF CLASSIC CRIME, DOROTHY L SAYERS
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'An all-time classic whodunnit' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'The best detective story writer of her generation' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Dorothy L. Sayers is my favourite crime writer' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'One of the "Queens of Crime" alongside Agatha Christie' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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The thirteenth book in Dorothy L Sayers' classic Lord Peter Wimsey series, introduced by crime writer Natasha Cooper.

They plan to have a quiet country honeymoon. Then Lord Peter Wimsey and his bride Harriet Vane find the previous owner's body in the cellar.

Set in a country village seething with secrets and snobbery, this is Dorothy L. Sayers' last full-length detective novel. Variously described as a love story with detective interruptions and a detective story with romantic interruptions, it lives up to both descriptions with style.
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'She has great fertility of invention, ingenuity and a wonderful eye for detail' Ruth Rendell

'A truly great storyteller' Minette Walters

'Part of the Golden Age of mystery writers working between the wars, Sayers is often credited as the most intelligent of them all' Guardian

'What elevated Sayers's debut to the upper ranks of the genre was the quality of her prose and the sense that her sleuth had more emotional heft than he displayed' The New York Times

'Lord Peter should become one of the best known and best loved among the many amateur detectives of fiction' The New York Herald
_____________________________________________________________________

Readers adore the legendary Lord Peter Wimsey series

'Dorothy L Sayers surely wrote some of the most intelligent and enjoyable detective stories of the Golden Age of Crime' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'If you haven't read this canonical mystery, you are in for a real treat' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'What tremendous fun!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Exceptionally clever, amusing and well written' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Vintage mystery, a classic!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'One of the very best' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Dorothy L Sayers' amateur sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey returns in this collection of mysteries, introduced by crime writer Elizabeth George. A must-read for fans of Agatha Christie's Poirot and Margery Allingham's Campion Mysteries.

All that was left of the garage was a heap of charred and smouldering beams. In the driving seat of the burnt-out car were the remains of a body . . .

An accident, said the police.

An accident, said the widow. She had been warning her husband about the danger of the car for months.

Murder, said the famous detective Lord Peter Wimsey - and proceeded to track down the killer.

Dorothy L Sayers' amateur sleuth returns in this collection of three stories, featuring a brand new introduction from crime writer Catriona McPherson. A must-read for fans of the inimitable Lord Peter Wimsey, as well Agatha Christie's Poirot and Margery Allingham's Campion Mysteries.

'D. L. Sayers is one of the best detective story writers' Daily Telegraph

Three of Lord Peter Wimsey's most baffling cases demonstrate his unique detection skills at their most spectacular . . .

The engima of a house numbered thirteen in a street of even numbers; an indignant child accused of theft, a dream about a game of chess that uncovers the true story behind a violent death.

Each of the stories introduces a different side of the twentieth century's most ingenious detective hero, and this book also features a biographical essay by Janet Hitchman, Sayers' first biographer.

'She brought to the detective novel originality, intelligence, energy and wit.' P. D. James

Lord Peter Wimsey: The Complete Short Stories

Discover Dorothy L. Sayers' inimitable Golden Age detective in this newly published collection of the complete Lord Peter Wimsey stories.

Presented in chronological order, these short stories see Lord Peter Wimsey bringing his trademark wit and unique detection skills to all manner of mysteries. From poisoned port to murder in fancy dress, Wimsey draws on his many skills - including his expertise in fine wine and appreciation of fine art - to solve cases far and wide, some even taking him to foreign countries and unexpected hiding places in pursuit of miscreants and murderers.

Containing 21 stories taken from Lord Peter Views the Body, Hangman's Holiday, In the Teeth of the Evidence and Striding Folly, now published together for the first time in one volume, this is the ultimate collection for fans of classic detective fiction and Dorothy L. Sayers.

'She brought to the detective novel originality, intelligence, energy and wit.' P. D. James

'An engrossing, intelligent and provocative novel in the guise of a conventional mystery' - New York Times Book Review
'A superb job of seamless collaboration. Thrones, Dominations is pure pleasure.' - Wall Street Journal

1936. Lord Peter Wimsey has returned from his honeymoon, eager to settle into married life with his cherished new wife, the novelist Harriet Vane.

As they become part of fashionable London society they encounter the glamorous socialite Rosamund Harwell and her wealthy impressario husband Laurence. Unlike the Wimseys, Rosamund and Laurence are not in love - and all too soon, one of them is dead.

It is a murder that only Lord Peter Wimsey can solve . . .

'Miraculously right: catching precisely the tone of the relationship . . . thrilling' - The Times
'A must for all Wimsey lovers . . . an entertaining read' - Northern Echo

It's 1940, and while the Second World War rages on, Harriet Vane - now Lady Peter Wimsey - has taken her children to safety in the country.

But the war has followed them: glamorous RAF pilots and even more glamorous land-girls scandalise the villagers, and the blackout makes the night-time lanes as sinister as the back alleys of London.

Then the village's first air raid practice ends with a very real body on the ground - and it's not a war casualty, but a case of plain, old-fashioned murder. And it's not long before a second body is found . . .

'A delight.' - Irish Times
'A pitch-perfect Golden Age mystery . . . a gem of a period puzzle' - Financial Times

Thirty years ago, Lord Peter Wimsey encountered the Attenbury emeralds. The recovery of Lord Attenbury's magnificent gem made headlines - and launched the shell-shocked young aristocrat on his career as a detective.

Now it is 1951: a happily married Lord Peter has just shared the secrets of that mystery with his wife, the detective novelist Harriet Vane. Then the new Lord Attenbury - the grandson of Lord Peter's first client - seeks his help again, this time to prove who owns the gigantic emerald that Wimsey last saw in 1921.

It will be the most intricate and challenging mystery he has ever faced . . .

'Cleverly plotted . . . Walsh's pitch-perfect re-creation of the charismatic leads is a delight' - Publishers Weekly
'Delicious' - Booklist

Lord Peter Wimsey is delighted to discover that along with a dukedom he has inherited the duties of 'visitor' at an Oxford college. When the fellows ask him to resolve a college dispute, he and Harriet are all too keen to spend some time in Oxford.

But the dispute quickly turns sour. The voting is evenly balanced between two passionate parties, and the Warden - who has the casting vote - has mysteriously disappeared. Even worse, several of the fellows begin dying unexpectedly.

And the deaths of the deceased fellows bear an uncanny resemblance to the murders in Peter's past cases - murders that Harriet has used in her published novels . . .

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