Lord Peter Views the Body by Dorothy L Sayers

Lord Peter Views the Body (Lord Peter Wimsey Mystery, #5)

by Dorothy L Sayers

A book of short stories featuring Dorothy L Sayers' classic character Lord Peter Wimsey, introduced by thriller writer Christopher Fowler - a must-read for fans of Agatha Christie's Poirot and Margery Allingham's Campion Mysteries.

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

Lord Peter Wimsey - expert on subjects as diverse as crosswords and cats - displays his detective genius in some of the cleverest mysteries ever devised.

One solution requires expertise in fine wines; another calls on his knowledge of fine art. Lord Peter has the knack of being on the spot at just the right time to spot a thief or blackmail a blackmailer. Or even prevent a murder...

Whatever the occasion, the aristocratic detective uses his razor-sharp mind and unerring instincts to unmask the guilty and go to the aid of their victims.

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

Reviewed by Aidan Brack (Mysteries Ahoy) on

2 of 5 stars

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A disappointing collection that focuses on the whimsical at the expense of detection.

Read my full review, including notes on each of the short stories, at Mysteries Ahoy!

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  • 7 September, 2020: Reviewed