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Lord Peter Wimsey

Lord Peter Wimsey

Complete series · 32 books

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

Book cover of Whose Body?
#14.5

Whose Body?

Dorothy L. Sayers

Lord Peter Wimsey Chronological #1
Book cover of Clouds of Witness
#25.0

Clouds of Witness

Dorothy L. Sayers

Lord Peter Wimsey Chronological #2
Book cover of Unnatural Death
#3

Unnatural Death

Dorothy L. Sayers

Lord Peter Wimsey Chronological #3
Book cover of Lord Peter Views the Body
#45.0

Lord Peter Views the Body

Dorothy L. Sayers

Book cover of The unpleasantness at the Bellona Club
#55.0

The unpleasantness at the Bellona Club

Dorothy L. Sayers

Lord Peter Wimsey Chronological #4
Book cover of Strong Poison
#65.0

Strong Poison

Dorothy L. Sayers

Lord Peter Wimsey Chronological #5
Book cover of The Five Red Herrings
#7

The Five Red Herrings

Dorothy L. Sayers

Lord Peter Wimsey Chronological #6
Book cover of Have His Carcase
#8

Have His Carcase

Dorothy L. Sayers

Lord Peter Wimsey Chronological #7
Book cover of Hangman's holiday
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Hangman's holiday

Dorothy L. Sayers

Montague Egg #1
Book cover of Murder Must Advertise
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Murder Must Advertise

Dorothy L. Sayers

Lord Peter Wimsey Chronological #8
Book cover of The Nine Tailors
#11

The Nine Tailors

Dorothy L. Sayers

Lord Peter Wimsey Chronological #9
Book cover of Gaudy Night
#125.0

Gaudy Night

Dorothy L. Sayers

Lord Peter Wimsey Chronological #10
Book cover of Busman's Honeymoon
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Busman's Honeymoon

Dorothy L. Sayers

Lord Peter Wimsey Chronological #11
Book cover of In the Teeth of the Evidence
#14

In the Teeth of the Evidence

Dorothy L. Sayers

Montague Egg #2
Book cover of Striding Folly
#15

Striding Folly

Dorothy L. Sayers

Book cover of Lord Peter

Lord Peter

Dorothy L. Sayers

Book cover of Four complete Lord Peter Wimsey novels

Four complete Lord Peter Wimsey novels

Dorothy L. Sayers

Book cover of The Complete Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries

The Complete Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries

Dorothy L. Sayers

Book cover of Early Works of Dorothy Sayers: Clouds of Witness / Whose Body

Early Works of Dorothy Sayers: Clouds of Witness / Whose Body

Dorothy L. Sayers

Book cover of The Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries Volume One

The Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries Volume One

Dorothy L. Sayers

Triple Wimsey : Whose Body? / Murder Must Advertise / Strong Poison

Dorothy L. Sayers

Three Complete Lord Peter Wimsey Novels: Whose Body? / Murder Must Advertise / Gaudy Night

Dorothy L. Sayers

Book cover of The Lord Peter Wimsey Radio Dramas: Gaudy Night / Clouds of Witness / Busman’s Honeymoon / Murder Must Advertise / The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club

The Lord Peter Wimsey Radio Dramas: Gaudy Night / Clouds of Witness / Busman’s Honeymoon / Murder Must Advertise / The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club

Dorothy L. Sayers

Book cover of On the Case with Lord Peter Wimsey

On the Case with Lord Peter Wimsey

Dorothy L. Sayers

Book cover of Lord Peter Wimsey: BBC Radio Drama Collection, Volume 2

Lord Peter Wimsey: BBC Radio Drama Collection, Volume 2

Dorothy L. Sayers

Book cover of The Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries Volume Two: The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club / Strong Poison / The Five Red Herrings / Have His Carcase

The Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries Volume Two: The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club / Strong Poison / The Five Red Herrings / Have His Carcase

Dorothy L. Sayers

Book cover of Lord Peter and Harriet Part I Strong Poison / Have His Carcase

Lord Peter and Harriet Part I Strong Poison / Have His Carcase

Dorothy L. Sayers

Book cover of Three Great Lord Peter Novels: Strong Poison; Murder Must Advertise; The Nine Tailors

Three Great Lord Peter Novels: Strong Poison; Murder Must Advertise; The Nine Tailors

Dorothy L. Sayers

Book cover of Four Classic Dorothy L. Sayers Mysteries: Strong Poison / Have His Carcase / Gaudy Night / Busman's Honeymoon

Four Classic Dorothy L. Sayers Mysteries: Strong Poison / Have His Carcase / Gaudy Night / Busman's Honeymoon

Dorothy L. Sayers

Dorothy L. Sayers Crime Collection

Dorothy L. Sayers

About the author

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.