The Wimsey Papers are a series of articles by Dorothy L. Sayers published between November 1939 and January 1940 in The Spectator. They had the form of letters exchanged by members of the Wimsey Family and other characters familiar to readers from the Lord Peter Wimsey detective novels, but were in fact intended to convey Sayers' opinions and commentaries on various aspects of public life in the early months of the Second World War, such as black-out, evacuation, rationing and the need of the public to take personal responsibility rather than wait for the government to guide them. The subjects range from very practical and detailed advice on such issues as how pedestrians can avoid being hit by cars in black-out to quite Utopian and far-reaching schemes for the post-war reconstruction of Britain.

I have called this collection of fugitive pieces "Unpopular Opinions," partly, to be sure, because to warn a person off a book is the surest way of getting him to read it, but chiefly because I have evidence that all the opinions expressed have in fact caused a certain amount of annoyance one way and the other. Indeed, the papers called "Christian Morality," "Forgiveness" and "Living to Work" were so unpopular with the persons who commissioned them that they were suppressed before they appeared: the first because American readers would be shocked by what they understood of it; the second because what the Editor of a respectable newspaper wanted (and got) was Christian sanction for undying hatred against the enemy; the third-originally intended for a Sunday evening B.B.C. "Postscript"-on the heterogeneous grounds that it appeared to have political tendencies, and that "our public do not want to be admonished by a woman."

Lord Peter Wimsey s'apprête à partir à une vente de livres anciens lorsque sa mère, la duchesse de Denver l'appelle. Bien qu'elle considère le hobby de son fils - l'investigation criminelle - comme une lubie, elle lui demande de venir en aide à un ami. Ce dernier a trouvé le corps d'un inconnu dans sa baignoire, ne portant sur lui qu'un pince-nez... Lord Peter s'empare de l'affaire et ne tarde pas à faire le rapprochement avec la disparition soudaine d'un banquier influent. Mais quel serait le lien avec l'inconnu de la baignoire ?Traduit de l'anglais (Royaume-Uni) par Sylvie Barjanski  Traduction révisée

Lord Peter fait escale à Paris après des vacances en Corse. Il y apprend que le capitaine Denis Cathcart, fiancé de sa soeur Mary, a été tué par balles près de la loge de tir de la famille Wimsey et que le Duc de Denver, son propre frère, est accusé du meurtre. Plusieurs témoins confirment que les deux hommes s'étaient querellés à propos d'une missive qui révélait que le capitaine avait eu, à Paris, des démêlés avec la justice française pour avoir triché aux cartes lors de réunions mondaines. Lord Peter regagne l'Angleterre, bien décidé à faire toute la lumière sur cette affaire. Mais sa soeur Mary et son frère écroué refusent de parler et semblent bien décidés à lui cacher quelque chose. Traduit de l'anglais (Royaume-Uni) par Jean-Marc Mendel

The Golden Age Mystery Anthology: 40 Timeless Detective Stories is a richly illustrated collection that celebrates the brilliance, elegance, and enduring appeal of classic crime fiction. Bringing together forty masterfully crafted tales, this volume showcases the finest works of the genre's most iconic authors, including Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, Margery Allingham, John Dickson Carr, Ngaio Marsh, Christianna Brand, and others Featuring memorable stories such as The Man Who Knew, Where Do We Go from Here?, The Mystery Man of Soho, The Yellow Sphere, Vex Not His Ghost, Boots, and A Piece of Cake, this anthology invites readers into a world of , , . From quiet English villages to shadowy city streets, each story presents a carefully constructed puzzle, where logic, observation, and wit are the keys to uncovering the truth. The collection reflects the defining qualities of the Golden Age of detective fiction: fair play, intricate plotting, and unforgettable detectives. Enhanced with illustrations, this volume offers both longtime fans and new readers an immersive journey into a timeless literary tradition. Elegant, suspenseful, and intellectually engaging, it stands as a tribute to the artistry and enduring charm of classic detective storytelling. Contents: Agatha Christie - The Wife of the Kenite - The Man who Knew Margery Allingham - Room to Let - The Mystery Man of Soho Dorothy L. Sayers - The Locked Room - The House of the Poplars - Where Do We Go from Here? Edmund Crispin - The Hours of Darkness Georgette Heyer - Linckes' Great Case John Rhode - The Elusive Bullet - Sixpennyworth - The Yellow Sphere - Death Travels First E. C. R. Lorac - Chance is a Great Thing - Two White Mice Under a Riding Whip Anthony Berkeley - The Man With the Twisted Thumb - Benefit of the Doubt - Hot Steel S. S. Van Dine - The Almost Perfect Murder Case - Scandal of the Louvre - The Atonement H. C. Bailey - Victoria Pumphrey - The Thistle Down - A Good Place A. A. Milne - Bread Upon the Waters Arthur Upfield - The Fool and the Perfect Murder Freeman Wills Crofts - Dark Waters John Dickson Carr - Grand Guignol - The Riddle of the Cabin - Vex Not His Ghost Ngaio Marsh - Boots Anthony Gilbert - Thieves Fall In - The Whole Truth Christianna Brand - Shadowed Sunlight - A Piece of Cake J. Jefferson Farjeon - Riddle of an Umbrella George Bellairs - The Commotion at San Giovanni Victor L. Whitechurch - The Mystery of the Corridor Express E. C. Bentley - Exactly As It Happened Patricia Highsmith - We Are Sorry, Too

The Detective Stories Library is a rich and engaging collection of classic mysteries by some of the greatest writers of the genre. This illustrated volume brings together brilliant tales of crime, deduction, and suspense, featuring works by masters of the Golden Age of detective fiction such as Dorothy L. Sayers, John Dickson Carr, Ngaio Marsh, John Rhode, and Christianna Brand. Among the highlights are intriguing stories such as The House of the Poplars, Grand Guignol, Boots, The Yellow Sphere, and Shadowed Sunlight, along with many other captivating mysteries. These stories showcase the defining features of classic detective fiction: intricate plots, clever clues, unexpected twists, and memorable investigators who rely on logic and observation to uncover the truth. From locked-room puzzles to psychological suspense, the collection offers a wide range of styles and approaches to crime storytelling. Perfect for both longtime fans and new readers, The Detective Stories Library provides an immersive journey into the world of classic mystery, where every detail matters and every story invites the reader to solve the puzzle alongside the detective. Contents: o Dorothy L. Sayers - The House of the Poplars o John Dickson Carr - Grand Guignol o Ngaio Marsh - Boots o E. C. R. Lorac - Two White Mice Under a Riding Whip o John Rhode - The Yellow Sphere o Anthony Berkeley - Hot Steel o Anthony Gilbert - Thieves Fall In o Christianna Brand - Shadowed Sunlight o J. Jefferson Farjeon - Riddle of an Umbrella o Lynn Brock - Some Little Things o Cyril Hare - The Murder at Warbeck Hall o Christopher Bush - The Hampstead Murder o Joseph Commings - The Scarecrow Murders o Christopher St. John Sprigg - The Case of the Unlucky Airman o Alice Campbell - Signals o Stuart Palmer - The Riddle of the Black Spade o Josephine Bell - A Torch at the Window o G. D. H. & M. Cole - A Present from the Empire o William A. R. Collins - The `Eat More Fruit' Murder o Nicholas Blake - Mr Prendergast and the Orange o Ethel Lina White - And the Answer Was... - Passengers o H. C. Bailey - The Only Husband o Gladys Mitchell - The Case of Bella Garsington o Richard Keverne - The Post-Chaise Murder o Herbert Adams - Too Easy

Discover a new way to read classics with Quick Read. This Quick Read edition includes both the full text and a summary for each chapter. - Reading time of the complete text: about 5 hours - Reading time of the summarized text: 9 minutes "Whose Body?" is a 1923 mystery novel by Dorothy L. Sayers, marking her debut and introducing the character of Lord Peter Wimsey. The story revolves around the discovery of a dead body in an architect's London flat, wearing only a pair of pince-nez. Lord Peter Wimsey, who has taken an interest in criminal investigation, decides to privately investigate the case alongside Inspector Charles Parker. The body is initially believed to be that of a famous financier, Sir Reuben Levy, who had recently disappeared. However, it is soon revealed that the cases may be unrelated. Wimsey connects the two cases through a chance encounter between a prostitute and Levy on the night of his disappearance. Eventually, Wimsey uncovers that a respected surgeon, Sir Julian Freke, lured Levy to his house and murdered him. Freke attempts to kill both Parker and Wimsey but is arrested before he can carry out his plan. The novel received praise for its clever plot and the introduction of the charismatic Lord Peter Wimsey.

Please note: This audiobook has been created using AI voice. Whose Body?, published in 1923, is the first in a long and very popular series of mystery novels written by Dorothy L. Sayers and featuring her aristocratic detective Lord Peter Wimsey. In this novel we are introduced to Wimsey, his imperturbable and multiskilled butler Bunter, and his close friend Charles Parker of Scotland Yard as they come together to investigate an extremely mysterious incident: the naked body of a man, wearing a golden pincenez, has been discovered in the bath of a bewildered tenant of a flat in Battersea. There's a good deal of humor in the book, carefully balanced against the grim reality of murder. Whose Body? was wellreceived on first publication, and provided a basis for Sayer's successful career as a novelist. In sum, she wrote some eleven Wimsey novels as well as several short stories featuring the characters. Nevertheless, it appears that she herself felt that her translation of Dante's Divine Comedy was her greatest literary work.