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Lord Peter views the body

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By Dorothy L. Sayers
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A collection of short detective stories following an aristocratic amateur sleuth and his circle as they unravel varied mysteries—murders, thefts, baffling disappearances, and curious hoaxes. Each tale presents a compact puzzle resolved by close observation, deductive reasoning, and occasional humor, often spotlighting social manners, eccentric personalities, and inventive clues. The pieces alternate between tightly plotted whodunits and lighter, character-driven episodes, offering a balance of forensic detail, ironic commentary, and clever denouements set in urban and rural milieus.

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Title: Lord Peter views the body

Author: Dorothy L. Sayers

Release date: March 30, 2024 [eBook #73295]
Most recently updated: July 21, 2024

Language: English

Original publication: London: Victor Gollancz Limited, 1928

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LORD PETER VIEWS THE BODY

By DOROTHY L. SAYERS

LONDON
VICTOR GOLLANCZ LIMITED
14 Henrietta Street Covent Garden

First published November 1928
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