The First Collection of Twelve Stories. Lord Peter Views the Body: The Fantastic Horror of the Cat in the Bag, the Unprincipled Affair of the Practical Joker, the Bibulous Business of a Matter of Taste and Others

by Dorothy L. Sayers

The First Collection of Twelve Stories is a captivating collection featuring the brilliant detective Lord Peter Wimsey in a series of thrilling, often witty mysteries. This illustrated volume includes such unforgettable tales as The Fantastic Horror of the Cat in the Bag, where Wimsey faces a bizarre crime involving a mysterious cat, and The Unprincipled Affair of the Practical Joker, which pits the detective against a cunning adversary with a penchant for dark humor. Additionally, The Bibulous Business of a Matter of Taste delves into an intriguing investigation concerning art, deception, and personal taste. Throughout these twelve stories, Sayers weaves intricate plots, with her signature blend of suspense, sharp dialogue, and character development. Lord Peter Wimsey's charm and intellect shine as he solves each case with style and wit. Perfect for fans of classic detective fiction, this collection highlights Dorothy L. Sayers' mastery of the mystery genre.



The Abominable History of the Man with Copper Fingers

The Entertaining Episode of the Article in Question

The Fascinating Problem of Uncle Meleager's Will

The Fantastic Horror of the Cat in the Bag

The Unprincipled Affair of the Practical Joker

The Undignified Melodrama of the Bone of Contention

The Vindictive Story of the Footsteps That Ran

The Bibulous Business of a Matter of Taste

The Learned Adventure of the Dragon's Head

The Piscatorial Farce of the Stolen Stomach

The Unsolved Puzzle of the Man with No Face

The Adventurous Exploit of the Cave of Ali Baba

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Published January 8, 2025

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

[Humbledaisy · Rating 3 out of 5]

While the stories in this collection are generally top notch, it’s an odd collection from the authors early years. I didn’t know if they meant it was the author’s first 12 published stories or just what this audiobook publisher could get.

I think the “copper fingers” story gets picked up quite a bit.

Peter W. Is best when he is discounted as a “silky goose” detective. You can see the steel start to emerge from behind the feathers.

[Margaret · Rating 5 out of 5]

I usually don’t really enjoy short stories, but these were delightful and new to me so I enjoyed solving them with Lord Peter Wimsey, dilettante detective.