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Whose Body?

Series: Clydesdale Classics
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Whose Body? by Dorothy L. Sayers is a classic detective novel featuring the aristocratic amateur sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey. The story begins with the mysterious discovery of a naked body in a bathtub, wearing nothing but pince-nez glasses. Lord Peter, with his keen intellect and sense of humour, takes on the challenge of unravelling the enigma, leading to a clever and intriguing investigation.
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You might enjoy this book if you're a fan of classic detective stories with a puzzle to solve. Featuring a brilliant amateur sleuth, it combines wit, charm, and intricate plotting as it delves into the mysteries of identity and motive. Perfect for lovers of traditional whodunits with a touch of sophistication.

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Whose Body?

In this new edition of Dorothy Sayers's Whose Body?, readers are introduced to the star of her mystery series, Lord Peter Wimsey. In this first book of Sayers's series, Peter, an amateur sleuth, is intrigued and mystified by the sudden appearance of a naked body in the bathtub of an architect. Meanwhile, another man, a financier, is reported missin

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In this new edition of Dorothy Sayers's Whose Body?, readers are introduced to the star of her mystery series, Lord Peter Wimsey. In this first book of Sayers's series, Peter, an amateur sleuth, is intrigued and mystified by the sudden appearance of a naked body in the bathtub of an architect.

Meanwhile, another man, a financier, is reported missing, last having been seen leaving his house stark naked! Though originally thought to be two separate occurrences, as Peter investigates, he discovers the death and the disappearance are indeed related.

As clues amass and become stranger and stranger, will Lord Peter be able to solve the mystery? Follow along with Lord Peter Wimsey in this new and improved edition of Dorothy Sayers's original debut novel Whose Body? With a beautiful new cover and enhanced text and footnotes, this novel will be sure to leave any mystery or historical fiction fan begging for more.

Series: Clydesdale Classics

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Whose Body?, the first novel featuring Lord Peter Wimsey, is praised for its clever plot and engaging detective. Readers appreciate Sayers' witty writing style, the intricate mystery, and the vivid depiction of 1920s London society. Some reviews note the book's balance of humour and suspense, and the charming portrayal of its main character, making it a delightful read for fans of classic detective fiction.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781945186776

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 February 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Clydesdale Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 166g

Pages: 168

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction

About the Author

Dorothy Sayers was born in Oxford to Reverend Henry Sayers. She grew up to major in modern languages and then work in publishing and later as a copywriter. She published her debut novel, Whose Body? in 1923, and it became the first of her fourteen-part mystery series. After first creating a play based on her mystery series, she began writing more plays, including The Man to Be Born King, which faced much opposition for having the character of Christ speak in modern English. Sayers passed away in England in 1956.

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