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Whose Body?
The classic detective fiction series
Series: Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries
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It was the body of a tall, stout man. On his dead face, a handsome pair of gold pince-nez mocked death with grotesque elegance.
The body wore nothing else.
Lord Peter Wimsey knew immediately what the corpse was supposed to be. His problem was to find out whose body had found its way into Mr Alfred Thipps' Battersea bathroom.
Whose Body? by Dorothy L. Sayers unfolds a gripping mystery that will intrigue and engage readers as Lord Peter Wimsey embarks on this perplexing investigation.
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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Whose Body? is praised for its combination of literary prose and suspense, showcasing Dorothy L. Sayers's exceptional storytelling skills. Critics admire her inventive plots, attention to detail, and the originality, intelligence, energy, and wit she brings to the detective genre.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781473621251
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 25 August 2016
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Hodder Paperback
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 160g
Pages: 224
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.
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