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Dorothy L. Sayers
Lord Peter Wimsey
Lord Peter Wimsey
15 books
Complete series
About this series
Follow Lord Peter Wimsey, an aristocratic amateur detective, as he solves complex mysteries in 1920s and 30s England. This classic crime series offers intricate puzzles, witty dialogue, and a charming look at the period.
Books
Whose Body?
Lord Peter Wimsey #1
Clouds of Witness
Lord Peter Wimsey #2
Unnatural Death
Lord Peter Wimsey #3
Lord Peter Views the Body
Lord Peter Wimsey #4
The unpleasantness at the Bellona Club
Lord Peter Wimsey #5
Strong Poison
Lord Peter Wimsey #6
The Five Red Herrings
Lord Peter Wimsey #7
Have His Carcase
Lord Peter Wimsey #8
Hangman's holiday
Lord Peter Wimsey #9
Murder Must Advertise
Lord Peter Wimsey #10
The Nine Tailors
Lord Peter Wimsey #11
Gaudy Night
Lord Peter Wimsey #12
Busman's Honeymoon
Lord Peter Wimsey #13
In the Teeth of the Evidence
Lord Peter Wimsey #14
Striding Folly
Lord Peter Wimsey #15
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best reading order for the Lord Peter Wimsey series?
While the books can largely be enjoyed as standalone mysteries, reading them in publication order allows for the best appreciation of the developing relationships and recurring characters, particularly the romance between Lord Peter and Harriet Vane.
Are there any TV adaptations of the Lord Peter Wimsey mysteries?
The Lord Peter Wimsey series has been adapted multiple times for television, most notably by the BBC, with various actors portraying the titular detective across different productions.
Does the Lord Peter Wimsey series connect to other books by Dorothy L. Sayers?
The character of Harriet Vane, introduced in Strong Poison, also features in Sayers's later works, and the series is a cornerstone of her detective fiction output.