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When I was much younger, I read a lot of Ngaio Marsh, Agatha Christie, Ellis Peters, Josephine Tey and Dorothy Sayers. I do not remember if I finished all of each series or not. However, I recently picked up a Dorothy Sayers' Lord Peter Wimsey mystery and thoroughly enjoyed it. So, when this group read from Don came up, I jumped at the chance to read another Lord Peter Wimsey mystery.
This is book #1 in the series and, thus, establishes the back story of Lord Peter and introduces his connection t ...more
This is book #1 in the series and, thus, establishes the back story of Lord Peter and introduces his connection t ...more
Jul 31, 2013
Cora
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Lord Peter Wimsey loves solving crimes. When a dead body shows up in an acquaintance's bath tub, he jumps at the chance to try to solve the mystery. In the meantime, his friend and Scotland Yard detective, Mr. Parker, is investigating the disappearance of a local Jewish businessman. The two work together investigating the two mysteries. Lord Peter is a very fun character. He follows the trail and truly enjoys the investigation, but he also feels guilty about making a game about something as seri
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Mar 10, 2018
Marie (UK)
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This was an acceptable if not exciting mystery. I am not sure that I would Put this author above others in the same genre
A new British detective bloke for me to enjoy. Lord Peter uses affected foolishness as a cover, much like the Scarlet Pimpernel. I approve.
Jun 28, 2010
Starcatcher
marked it as to-find
Jan 12, 2011
Heather
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May 23, 2011
[ JT ]
marked it as recommended
Jul 12, 2012
Sabrina
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Jul 27, 2012
Lisa
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Sep 05, 2012
Jade17
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Carrie
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