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One of the founding mothers of mystery, Dorothy L. Sayers first introduced the popular character Lord Peter Wimsey in 1923 with the publication of Whose Body? Over the next twenty years, more novels... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0060913800
ISBN13:9780060913809
Release Date:October 1986
Publisher:HarpPeren
Length:487 Pages
Weight:1.02 lbs.
Dimensions:8.0" x 1.0" x 5.3"
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British Detectives Fiction Literature & Fiction Mystery Mystery, Thriller & SuspenseCustomer Reviews
3 ratings
Fascinating peak into mid-1900's British high-society.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
Each story is self-contained, but there is progression.Lord Peter himself, and most of the other characters are self-efacingly described in a very endearing way.The plot twists are mostly "high-brow" and often quite technical. Especially impressive the the female author of her time period so astutely describes such stereotypically manly things such as motorcycle enthusiasts, smoking-room society, poker playing, etc.
Peter and Harriet's Happily Ever After
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
This book has a selection of short Lord Peter stories that are as entertaining as always, but the reason to buy it is the glimpse it offers of Harriet and Peter as parents. The final story takes place at Talboys, and it centers around the Wimseys' domestic life. Lord Peter's eldest does not disappoint in his spirit or his intelligence, and Peter and Harriet fulfill all expectations as they lovingly handle their children.
quite fun
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
After recently going on a Lord Peter binge, I was a bit apprehensive about reading a collection of short stories. How, I wondered, could short stories hold a candle to the witty and intricate writing of the novels? But, I was in withdrawl. Lord Peter had been my companion for the last month and I wanted to get as much of him as I could. I was pleasantly surprised. While the stories of course did not have the wealth of familiar characters all on stage at the same time, they each gave glimpses into those lives alongside the steady Lord Peter. From the disturbing to the merely amusing, Lord Peter managed to mix himself up in murder and mystery, and smoothly work out the muddle. One is also blessed to have two stories with Harriet Vane and the Wimsey children in them. The collection is fun and quite a vital part of the Lord Peter collection.
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