The Lord Peter Wimsey Collection Boo..., Dorothy L. Sayers
The Lord Peter Wimsey Collection Boo..., Dorothy L. Sayers
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The Lord Peter Wimsey Collection: Books 1-5

Author: Dorothy L. Sayers

Narrator: Stephen Scalon

Unabridged: 40 hr 4 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Page2Page

Published: 04/08/2025

Categories: Fiction, Classic, Anthologies


Synopsis

Explore the brilliant and captivating mysteries of Lord Peter Wimsey, one of literature's most iconic detectives, in this collection of Dorothy L. Sayers' first five novels. With wit, intellect, and a flair for solving crimes, Wimsey navigates through high society and dark secrets in these classic tales.

Included in this Collection:

Book 1 - Whose Body? Track 1-13
Lord Peter Wimsey investigates the appearance of a naked body in a bathtub, while a prominent financier goes missing. With his sharp mind and keen observational skills, Wimsey untangles a web of deception to uncover the truth behind these perplexing events.

Book 2 - Clouds of Witness. Track 14-33
When Lord Peter's brother, the Duke of Denver, is accused of murder, Wimsey steps in to prove his innocence. Set against the backdrop of English aristocracy, this case delves into family secrets and unexpected twists.

Book 3 - Unnatural Death. Track 34-57
A seemingly natural death sparks Wimsey's suspicion, leading to an investigation of greed and foul play. With sharp deductions, Wimsey exposes the dark motives behind a quiet murder in a rural setting.

Book 4- Lord Peter Views the Body. Track 58-73
A collection of short stories featuring Lord Peter Wimsey solving a variety of intricate cases, from missing heirlooms to puzzling murders. Each tale showcases Wimsey's wit and ingenuity.

Book 5 - The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club. Track 74-97
Lord Peter is called upon to investigate the mysterious death of General Fentiman at his club. As Wimsey uncovers long-hidden family rivalries, the case turns into a complex and thrilling pursuit of justice.

About Dorothy L. Sayers

Dorothy L. Sayers was born at Oxford on June 13, 1893, the only child of the Reverend Henry Sayers, the headmaster of Christ Church Cathedral School. She was brought up at Bluntisham Rectory, Cambridgeshire, and went to the Godolphin School, Salisbury, where she won a scholarship to Somerville College, Oxford. In 1915, she graduated with first class honors in modern languages. Disliking the routine and seclusion of academic life, she joined Blackwell's, the Oxford publishers, and from 1922 to 1931 served as copywriter at the London advertising firm of Bensons.

In 1923, Dorothy published her first novel, Whose Body? which introduced Lord Peter Wimsey, the hero of fourteen novels and short story collections. She also wrote four other novels in collaboration and two serial stories for broadcasting. Writing full-time, she became Britain's premier crime writer and, in due course, president of the Detection Club. Her work, carefully researched and widely varied, included poetry, the editing of collections, and the translating of the Tristan of Thomas from medieval French.

Dorothy married Arthur Fleming in 1926. In 1928, her father died, and she bought a cottage at Witham, Essex, to accommodate her mother. On the latter's death a year later, Dorothy moved in herself and bought the house next door, turning the two houses into one. There she worked until her death in 1957.


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