Whose Body?
A Lord Peter Wimsey Mystery
By Dorothy L. Sayers; P. D. James (Commentaries by) | Publisher: Warbler Classics
About the book
When a dead body, carefully arranged and naked except for a pince-nez, is discovered in a bathtub, amateur sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey, deducing the man is not who he appears to be, takes it upon himself to solve the mystery, leading to an array of twists and turns that make Whose Body a masterful, intricate, immersive, and supremely intelligent whodunit-the novel that established Dorothy L. Sayers as a master of the mystery novel, while introducing the inimitable, brilliant, aristocrat Wimsey, one of the most unforgettable and popular heroes of the genre. This unique edition contains the full text of Whose Body, handsomely designed, plus commentary by P. D. James and a wonderful short treatise on the importance of reading by Sayers herself.
Editions of Whose Body?
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781733561686
- EBook
- ISBN 9781733561693
- Kindle
- ISBN B07XC3FQ3V
Read an Excerpt
When a dead body, carefully arranged and naked except for a pince-nez, is discovered in a bathtub, amateur sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey, deducing the man is not who he appears to be, takes it upon himself to solve the mystery, leading to an array of twists and turns that make Whose Body a masterful, intricate, immersive, and supremely intelligent whodunit-the novel that established Dorothy L. Sayers as a master of the mystery novel, while introducing the inimitable, brilliant, aristocrat Wimsey, one of the most unforgettable and popular heroes of the genre. This unique edition contains the full text of Whose Body, handsomely designed, plus commentary by P. D. James and a wonderful short treatise on the importance of reading by Sayers herself.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whose Body? about?
When a dead body, carefully arranged and naked except for a pince-nez, is discovered in a bathtub, amateur sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey, deducing the man is not who he appears to be, takes it upon himself to solve the mystery, leading to an array of twists and turns that make Whose Body a masterful, intricate, immersive, and supremely intelligent whodunit-the novel that established Dorothy L. Sayers as a master of the mystery novel, while introducing the inimitable, brilliant, aristocrat Wimsey, one of the most unforgettable and popular heroes of the genre. This unique edition contains the full text of Whose Body, handsomely designed, plus commentary by P. D. James and a wonderful short treatise on the importance of reading by Sayers herself.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Whose Body??
Fiction > Crime and / or mystery fiction > Classic crime and mystery fiction
Where can I read a sample of Whose Body??
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781733561686
How long is Whose Body? and how many pages does it have?
Whose Body? has 200 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Whose Body??
Dorothy L. Sayers; P. D. James (Commentaries by)
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Whose Body? is available as paperback(ISBN 9781733561686) and ebook(ISBN 9781733561693) and kindle(ISBN B07XC3FQ3V)
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