Whose Body? (Lord Peter Wimsey, #1)
by Dorothy L. Sayers
Whose Body? by Dorothy L. Sayers holds a well received rating of 3.91 out of 5, based on 28.2K reader ratings. First published in 1923. The book spans 212 pages.
About Whose Body?
The stark naked body was lying in the tub. Not unusual for a proper bath, but highly irregular for murder -- especially with a pair of gold pince-nez deliberately perched before the sightless eyes. What's more, the face appeared to have been shaved after death. The police assumed that the victim was a prominent financier, but Lord Peter Wimsey, who dabbled in mystery detection as a hobby, knew better. In this, his first murder case, Lord Peter untangles the ghastly mystery of the corpse in the bath.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Dorothy L. Sayers |
| Published | 1923 |
| Pages | 212 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Classics, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.91 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 28,214 |
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What genre is Whose Body??
Whose Body? is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Whose Body? worth reading?
Based on 28.2K reader ratings, Whose Body? has an average score of 3.91 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Whose Body??
Whose Body? has 212 pages.
Who wrote Whose Body??
Whose Body? was written by Dorothy L. Sayers. It was first published in 1923.
What is the ISBN for Whose Body??
The ISBN-13 for Whose Body? is 9780061043570.0.
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