Busman's Honeymoon

Name: Busman's Honeymoon
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781473621411
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Classic crime for Agatha Christie fans

Series: Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries

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Summary

Busman's Honeymoon by Dorothy L. Sayers is a crime novel where Lord Peter Wimsey and Harriet Vane's honeymoon quickly turns into a detective saga when they discover a murder. Instead of enjoying marital bliss, they find themselves entangled in solving a mystery within an English country house, blending romance with intricate sleuthing. The story is rich in character development and suspenseful intrigue, providing an engaging mix of wit and mystery.
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If you enjoy a blend of mystery and romance, this crime classic may appeal to you. It offers a captivating whodunit with the intriguing backdrop of a newlywed couple solving a murder during their honeymoon. Known for its sharp wit and engaging dialogue, it's a delightful read for fans of character-driven detective stories.

Busman's Honeymoon

The thirteenth book in the classic British detective series featuring amateur sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey, with a new introduction by crime writer Natasha Cooper.

Description

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.

Busman's Honeymoon combines romance and mystery in a captivating narrative, ensuring an engaging read for fans of both genres.

Series: Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries

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Busman's Honeymoon by Dorothy L. Sayers is often praised for its engaging blend of mystery and romance. Many reviews highlight the book's clever plot, charming characters, and witty dialogue. Readers particularly enjoy the seamless integration of a classic whodunit with the evolving relationship between the protagonists, Lord Peter Wimsey and Harriet Vane. The writing style and atmospheric settings also receive commendations for enhancing the overall reading experience.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781473621411

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 September 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 464

Collections

Comfort Reads Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction

About the Author

Dorothy L Sayers was born in Oxford in 1893, and was both a classical scholar and a graduate in modern languages. As well as her popular Lord Peter Wimsey series, she wrote several religious plays, but considered her translations of Dante's Divina Commedia to be her best work. She died in 1957.

www.sayers.org.uk