Darkstroke

Strong Poison (Lord Peter Wimsey, #6)

Strong Poison (Lord Peter Wimsey, #6) book cover
SP
Mystery & Thriller Fiction Mystery & Thriller Classics Historical Fiction

by Dorothy L. Sayers

starstarstarstarstar
4.14 (18.6K ratings)
calendar_today 1930
description 240 pages

Strong Poison by Dorothy L. Sayers holds a highly rated rating of 4.14 out of 5, based on 18.6K reader ratings. First published in 1930. The book spans 240 pages.

About Strong Poison

Mystery novelist Harriet Vane knew all about poisons, and when her former lover died in the manner prescribed in one of her books, a jury of her peers had a hangman's noose in mind. But Lord Peter Wimsey was determined to find her innocent.

Detail Value
Author Dorothy L. Sayers
Published 1930
Pages 240
Genres Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Classics, Historical Fiction
Average Rating 4.14 / 5.00
Total Ratings 18,578

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.1
starstarstarstarstar
18.6K ratings
With a rating of 4.14, Strong Poison is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.95, it performs above expectations.

How It Compares

4.14
This Book
3.95
Mystery & Thriller Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Strong Poison?

Strong Poison is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.

Is Strong Poison worth reading?

Based on 18.6K reader ratings, Strong Poison has an average score of 4.14 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is Strong Poison?

Strong Poison has 240 pages.

Who wrote Strong Poison?

Strong Poison was written by Dorothy L. Sayers. It was first published in 1930.

What is the ISBN for Strong Poison?

The ISBN-13 for Strong Poison is 9780060809090.0.

Data sourced from community book ratings and reviews. Last updated: April 22, 2026