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Book SynopsisThe fourth book in Dorothy L Sayers'' classic Lord Peter Wimsey series, introduced by detective fiction writer Simon Brett - a must-read for fans of Agatha Christie''s Poirot and Margery Allingham''s Campion Mysteries.
''D. L. Sayers is one of the best detective story writers'' Daily Telegraph
Lord Peter Wimsey bent down over General Fentiman and drew the Morning Post gently away from the gnarled old hands. Then, with a quick jerk, he lifted the quiet figure. It came up all of a piece, stiff as a wooden doll . . .
But how did the general die? Who was the mysterious Mr X who fled when he was wanted for questioning? And which of the general''s heirs, both members of the Bellona Club, is lying?
''She brought to the detective novel originality, intelligence, energy and wit.'' P. D. James
Trade ReviewI admire her novels . . . she has great fertility of invention, ingenuity and a wonderful eye for detail - Ruth Rendell
D. L. Sayers is one of the best detective story writers. - Daily Telegraph
She combined literary prose with powerful suspense, and it takes a rare talent to achieve that. A truly great storyteller. - Minette Walters
