Whose Body? (A Lord Peter Wimsey Novel)

Written by Dorothy L. Sayers

Narrated by Oliver Thompson

Discover the brilliant debut of Lord Peter Wimsey, Dorothy L. Sayers’ iconic detective, in Whose Body? This captivating audiobook introduces listeners to the world of aristocratic amateur sleuth, Lord Peter, as he tackles his first major mystery.

When a naked body wearing only a pair of pince-nez glasses is found in a bathtub, the police are baffled. At the same time, a prominent financier has gone missing without a trace. Lord Peter Wimsey is called upon to investigate both cases, and as he follows the clues, he begins to suspect that these seemingly unrelated events may be part of a larger, sinister puzzle.

Whose Body? showcases Lord Peter’s sharp wit, keen intelligence, and impeccable deductive skills as he untangles a web of deception and murder. As the plot unfolds, the story dives into the complex psychology of the characters involved, revealing the dark undercurrents beneath the genteel surface of English society.

Narrated with sophistication and suspense, this audiobook is a thrilling introduction to one of the most beloved detectives in literary history. Fans of classic detective stories will be drawn into the twists and turns of this intricately plotted mystery.

Start Listening to Whose Body? today and experience the ingenious and delightful world of Lord Peter Wimsey!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Brickell Avenue Publishing
• Release date: Oct 14, 2024
• ISBN: 9798882328350

Dorothy L. Sayers

Dorothy L. Sayers (1893–1957) was a British playwright, scholar, and acclaimed author of mysteries, best known for her books starring the gentleman sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey. While working as an advertising copywriter, Sayers began writing Whose Body? (1923), the first Wimsey mystery, followed by ten sequels and several short stories. Sayers set the Wimsey novels between the two World Wars, giving them a realistic tone by incorporating details from contemporary issues such as advertising, women’s education, and veterans’ health. Sayers also wrote theological essays and criticism during and after World War II, and in 1949 published the first volume of a translation of Dante’s Divine Comedy. Although she considered this translation to be her best work, it is for her elegantly constructed detective fiction that Sayers remains best remembered.

Reviews for Whose Body? (A Lord Peter Wimsey Novel)

[clairemays · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Intolerable narration. Actor starts each character with a slightly specific voice and then cannot remember it for the very next speech. The dialogue in first chapter between Wimsey (a man) and his mother (an elderly woman) degrades immediately into a meaningless singsong recital of lines by one mediocre voice. The actor doesn't even listen to what he is reading: the valet is introduced by Sayers as using a peculiar high-pitched strained telephone voice; ignoring this cue the actor dips the valet's speech low (indistinguishable from Wimsey's voice). Where are the clipped accents of the aristocrat or his occasional drawl? One would think an actor would give his eyeteeth to voice this iconic personage but AI would do better. I stopped listening after 5 minutes of pure displeasure.

[Celina · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

this audio book is almost certainly AI- generated. the cover definitely is and the narration most likely, too.