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Whose Body?

Whose Body?

By: Dorothy L. Sayers
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 Embark on a thrilling journey with Whose Body?, the first novel in Dorothy Sayers’s renowned Lord Peter Wimsey series. Meet Lord Peter, his insightful manservant and fellow-sleuth, Mervyn Bunter, and the astute Inspector Charles Parker from Scotland Yard. The story unfolds as a timid architect from Battersea stumbles upon a naked corpse in his bath, its only accessory a gold pince nez. Simultaneously, the narrative reveals the strange disappearance of Sir Reuben Levy, a prominent financial tycoon. As Wimsey and Parker delve deeper into these two enigmas, they realize the two incidents are intertwined, forming a single, malevolent plot. Bunter’s unique insights and photographic evidence play a crucial role in deciphering the mystery. While Whose Body? may not be as polished as Sayers’s later works, it still stands as a captivating read with its elegant prose, witty humor, and an intriguing mystery that keeps readers guessing until the very end. (Introduction by Kirsten Wever)Copyright Old Time Audio
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  • 13 - Whose Body? by Dorothy L. Sayers

    13 - Whose Body? by Dorothy L. Sayers
    Jul 9 2025
    Embark on a thrilling journey with Whose Body?, the first novel in Dorothy Sayers’s renowned Lord Peter Wimsey series. Meet Lord Peter, his insightful manservant and fellow-sleuth, Mervyn Bunter, and the astute Inspector Charles Parker from Scotland Yard. The story unfolds as a timid architect from Battersea stumbles upon a naked corpse in his bath, its only accessory a gold pince nez. Simultaneously, the narrative reveals the strange disappearance of Sir Reuben Levy, a prominent financial tycoon. As Wimsey and Parker delve deeper into these two enigmas, they realize the two incidents are intertwined, forming a single, malevolent plot. Bunter’s unique insights and photographic evidence play a crucial role in deciphering the mystery. While Whose Body? may not be as polished as Sayers’s later works, it still stands as a captivating read with its elegant prose, witty humor, and an intriguing mystery that keeps readers guessing until the very end. (Introduction by Kirsten Wever)
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    39 mins
  • 12 - Whose Body? by Dorothy L. Sayers

    12 - Whose Body? by Dorothy L. Sayers
    Jul 8 2025
    Embark on a thrilling journey with Whose Body?, the first novel in Dorothy Sayers’s renowned Lord Peter Wimsey series. Meet Lord Peter, his insightful manservant and fellow-sleuth, Mervyn Bunter, and the astute Inspector Charles Parker from Scotland Yard. The story unfolds as a timid architect from Battersea stumbles upon a naked corpse in his bath, its only accessory a gold pince nez. Simultaneously, the narrative reveals the strange disappearance of Sir Reuben Levy, a prominent financial tycoon. As Wimsey and Parker delve deeper into these two enigmas, they realize the two incidents are intertwined, forming a single, malevolent plot. Bunter’s unique insights and photographic evidence play a crucial role in deciphering the mystery. While Whose Body? may not be as polished as Sayers’s later works, it still stands as a captivating read with its elegant prose, witty humor, and an intriguing mystery that keeps readers guessing until the very end. (Introduction by Kirsten Wever)
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    14 mins
  • 11 - Whose Body? by Dorothy L. Sayers

    11 - Whose Body? by Dorothy L. Sayers
    Jul 7 2025
    Embark on a thrilling journey with Whose Body?, the first novel in Dorothy Sayers’s renowned Lord Peter Wimsey series. Meet Lord Peter, his insightful manservant and fellow-sleuth, Mervyn Bunter, and the astute Inspector Charles Parker from Scotland Yard. The story unfolds as a timid architect from Battersea stumbles upon a naked corpse in his bath, its only accessory a gold pince nez. Simultaneously, the narrative reveals the strange disappearance of Sir Reuben Levy, a prominent financial tycoon. As Wimsey and Parker delve deeper into these two enigmas, they realize the two incidents are intertwined, forming a single, malevolent plot. Bunter’s unique insights and photographic evidence play a crucial role in deciphering the mystery. While Whose Body? may not be as polished as Sayers’s later works, it still stands as a captivating read with its elegant prose, witty humor, and an intriguing mystery that keeps readers guessing until the very end. (Introduction by Kirsten Wever)
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    20 mins

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