Questions About Whose Body? (Lord Peter Wimsey, #1)

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Is this book suitable for an eighth grader?

Bettina It is if you invest the time to discuss it. It is set in a far gone era, Lord Peter has "shell shock" from the trenches in WWI. The banker (no spoiler…moreIt is if you invest the time to discuss it. It is set in a far gone era, Lord Peter has "shell shock" from the trenches in WWI. The banker (no spoiler) is Jewish, some characters seem to have their prejudices about that, but not the author (!) , if the eighth grader has a curiosity for history it is a good read. (less)

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How does one read it? All I get is a teaser.

David It's just been released (free) by Standard Ebooks here:

https://standardebooks.org/ebooks/dor...…moreIt's just been released (free) by Standard Ebooks here:

https://standardebooks.org/ebooks/dor...(less)

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Is it a must to read the books in this series in order?

Mike Dudley No, it is not necessary to read the books in order. One story does not lead into the next.

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Do I need to read the Lord Peter Wimsey books in order?

Donna Zaffuto It is not necessary but actually fun to do so with the books involving Harriet Vane.

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Do you have to start with Whose Body? Or you can read these in no particular order?

Marbeth Anne I always like to start with the first book in a series & then read the rest in order. The characters develop more in each book & build on each novel. …moreI always like to start with the first book in a series & then read the rest in order. The characters develop more in each book & build on each novel. Plus in many novels in a series facts are mentioned about previous incidents which are important to be aware of. (less)

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