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The second Peter Wimsey novel, in which our hero helps defend his brother against a murder charge.
"Rustic old Riddlesdale Lodge was a Wimsey family retreat filled with country pleasures and the thrill of the hunt – until the game turned up human and quite dead. He lay among the chrysanthemums, wore slippers and a dinner jacket and was Lord Peter's brother-in-law-to-be. His accused murderer was Wimsey's own brother, and if murder set all in the family wasn't enough to boggle the unflappable Lord ...more
"Rustic old Riddlesdale Lodge was a Wimsey family retreat filled with country pleasures and the thrill of the hunt – until the game turned up human and quite dead. He lay among the chrysanthemums, wore slippers and a dinner jacket and was Lord Peter's brother-in-law-to-be. His accused murderer was Wimsey's own brother, and if murder set all in the family wasn't enough to boggle the unflappable Lord ...more
The second of Sayers mysteries starring Lord Peter Wimsey. This one involves Wimsey's elder brother, the Duke of Denver, and his sister Lady Mary. Denver is accused of murder after the body of Lady Mary's fiance is found in his conservatory. Very complicated and involved plot with a huge number of red herrings, and a vast cast of characters. Enjoyable to read as the 1920s setting and manners is very amusing, but tricky to follow, with a complex denouement, regrettably involving a new character s
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Superb page turner. Absolutely perfect for a cold winter's night read.
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