The Lord Peter Wimsey Collection: Books 1-5: Whose Body?; Clouds of Witness; Unnatural Death; Lord Peter Views the Body; The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club

Lord Peter Wimsey #1-5

by Dorothy L. Sayers

The Lord Peter Wimsey Books 1-5 brings together the first five captivating mysteries by Dorothy L. Sayers. Follow the charismatic Lord Peter Wimsey as he tackles a series of perplexing cases that blend traditional mystery elements with the charm and wit of a classic detective series.

In "Whose Body?," Lord Peter Wimsey encounters a naked corpse in an architect's bathtub, setting the stage for a riveting investigation into a complex case.

"Clouds of Witness" sees Wimsey entangled in family secrets and political intrigue as he works to clear his brother, the Duke of Denver, of a murder charge.

"Unnatural Death" unfolds a mysterious death that captures Wimsey's attention, leading him to uncover concealed motives and a web of deceit.

"Lord Peter Views the Body" presents a collection of short stories, each showcasing Wimsey's brilliance in solving a variety of intriguing cases.

Finally, "The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club" immerses Wimsey in the suspicious death of an elderly member at a London club, revealing a tale of inheritance, loyalty, and deception.

Indulge in this compilation of classic mysteries that highlights Sayers' storytelling prowess and Lord Peter Wimsey's timeless appeal as a detective extraordinaire.The Lord Peter Wimsey Books 1-5 brings together the first five captivating

Genres: Mystery, Fiction, Audiobook, Collections

1401 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 26, 2023

About the author

The detective stories of well-known British writer Dorothy Leigh Sayers mostly feature the amateur investigator Lord Peter Wimsey; she also translated the Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri.

This renowned author and Christian humanist studied classical and modern languages.

Her best known mysteries, a series of short novels, set between World War I and World War II, feature an English aristocrat and amateur sleuth. She is also known for her plays and essays.

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Reviews

[Robert Wingfield · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good tales but spoiled a bit by the clumsy conversion to ebook

This book is value for money in that there must be over a dozen individual stories, all with intriguing mysteries. DLS tends to go on with lots of description and red herrings, so isn’t quite as direct as some. All the tales are good, but the Bellini Club takes a simple death and has more twists than a politician’s rantings to make it the best of the bunch.

[Glenn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was my introduction to the Lord Peter series and I was delighted. I have never been an exceptionally keen fan of mysteries, but this series made me see what the fuss is about. Great characters, intriguing puzzles and well-paced plots – what’s not to like? And this particular edition has a well-chosen narrator, so another plus there. Will definitely be back for more!

[Denise Oberlies · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Mysteries!

This collection of Rico a of Dorothy Sayers 'Lord Peter' books is just superb. All of the 'Lord Peter' books are. Well crafted, strong characters, well paced, interesting mysteries, with out twists that are not possible, as you find in other authors works.

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sayers is so reliable! Love to reach back to these when I need a good steady option.

[Cate · Rating 4 out of 5]

Five books in one and rereads all, but perfect for right before bed the past couple months.

[Margaret · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have read all the Lord Peter Whimsey books but have decided to listen to them. In my quest of classic mysteries, these needed to be reread.

[Andy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Delightful cross between P.G. Wodehouse and Arthur Conan Doyle.