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The second book in Dorothy L Sayers Lord Peter Wimsey series introduced by crime novelist Ruth Dudley Edwards – 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
The Duke of Denver, accused of murder, stands trial for his life in the House of Lords.
Naturally, his brother Lord Peter Wimsey is investigating the crime – this is a family affair. The murder took place at the duke’s shooting lodge and Lord Peter’s sister was engaged to marry the dead man.
But why does the duke refuse to co-operate with the investigation? Can he really be guilty, or is he covering up for someone?
‘She brought to the detective novel originality, intelligence, energy and wit.’ P. D. James
‘D. L. Sayers is one of the best detective story writers’ Daily Telegraph
The Duke of Denver, accused of murder, stands trial for his life in the House of Lords.
Naturally, his brother Lord Peter Wimsey is investigating the crime – this is a family affair. The murder took place at the duke’s shooting lodge and Lord Peter’s sister was engaged to marry the dead man.
But why does the duke refuse to co-operate with the investigation? Can he really be guilty, or is he covering up for someone?
‘She brought to the detective novel originality, intelligence, energy and wit.’ P. D. James
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Reviews
She brought to the detective novel originality, intelligence, energy and wit.
D. L. Sayers is one of the best detective story writers.
I admire her novels . . . she has great fertility of invention, ingenuity and a wonderful eye for detail.
She combined literary prose with powerful suspense, and it takes a rare talent to achieve that. A truly great storyteller.
