In this captivating collection of twelve intriguing tales Dorothy Sayers reveals a more grisly and beguiling side to the elegant Lord Peter Wimsey. From a man with copper fingers to the enigma of a stolen stomach, Lord Peter faces baffling conundrums that demand not just his intellect but his wit, humor, and a discerning palate for fine wines. Cyanide, jewels, a roast chicken, and even a classic crossword puzzle serve as clues in these extraordinary mysteries. An aristocrat of unique pursuits, Lord Peter Wimsey is a bloodhound in the world of crime, meticulously hunting down solutions to the most perplexing murders. These stories showcase his expertise in a range of subjects and demonstrate his dazzling ability to crack the inexplicable and bizarre cases that cross his path.
Tabella dei contenuti
Contents
The Abominable History of the Man with Copper Fingers
The Entertaining Episode of the Article in Question
The Fascinating Problem of Uncle Meleager’s Will
The Fantastic Horror of the Cat in the Bag
The Unprincipled Affair of the Practical Joker
The Undignified Melodrama of the Bone of Contention
The Vindictive Story of the Footsteps That Ran
The Bibulous Business of a Matter of Taste
The Learned Adventure of the Dragon’s Head
The Piscatorial Farce of the Stolen Stomach
The Unsolved Puzzle of the Man with No Face
The Adventurous Exploit of the Cave of Ali Baba
Notes to the Solution259
The Solution of the Cross-word Puzzle in ‘Uncle Meleager’s Will’
About Dorothy Sayers
Circa l’autore
DOROTHY L. SAYERS (1893-1957) is best known as the creator of Lord Peter Wimsey. Her blue-blooded sleuth romps cheerfully through 1920s and 1930s high society. According to some, Sayers was the most intellectual of the leading ‘Golden Age’ crime writers. She was also a distinguished theologian and classical scholar, whose translations of Dante are still in print today.
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