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Lord Peter Wimsey

by Dorothy L Sayers

15 books Started 1923 Latest 1973
Publication Reading Order

The Lord Peter Wimsey is a Crime Fiction / Mystery series by Dorothy L Sayers, made up of 15 books published between 1923 and 1973. It begins with Whose Body? (1923), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Striding Folly (1973), spanning 50 years of storytelling.

15books
50years active
3decades
~3.6yrs between books
1973latest release
# Title Year Buy
1920s
1 Whose Body? 1923 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Clouds of Witness 1926 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Unnatural Death 1927 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Lord Peter Views the Body 1928 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club 1928 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1930s
6 Strong Poison 1930 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Five Red Herrings 1931 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Have His Carcase 1932 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Hangman's Holiday 1933 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Murder Must Advertise 1933 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 The Nine Tailors 1934 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Gaudy Night 1935 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Busman's Honeymoon 1937 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 In the Teeth of the Evidence 1939 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1970s
15 Striding FollyLatest 1973 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Lord Peter Wimsey series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Lord Peter Wimsey series?

Start with Whose Body? (1923), the first book in the Lord Peter Wimsey series by Dorothy L Sayers. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Lord Peter Wimsey series?

There are 15 books in the Lord Peter Wimsey series by Dorothy L Sayers, published between 1923 and 1973.

What is the first book in the Lord Peter Wimsey series?

The first book in the Lord Peter Wimsey series is Whose Body?, published in 1923 by Dorothy L Sayers.

What is the latest book in the Lord Peter Wimsey series?

The most recent book in the Lord Peter Wimsey series is Striding Folly (1973) by Dorothy L Sayers.

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About Dorothy L Sayers

Dorothy L. Sayers (1893-1957) was an English crime novelist, playwright, and scholar. Born into a clerical family, she excelled in academics and language from a young age. Sayers' most famous creation is Lord Peter Wimsey, an aristocratic detective featured in over a dozen mystery novels and short stories. Her characterization, wit, and exploration of social issues in her works gained critical acclaim. Notable works include "Clouds of Witness" (1926) and "The Nine Tailors" (1934). She also wrote several plays, including "Busman's Honeymoon" (1936) and "The Man Born to Be King" (1941), which depicted the life of Jesus Christ. Sayers' literary achievements earned her an honorary doctorate from the University of Oxford. Her works continue to be widely read and adapted for film and television, cementing her legacy as one of the greatest mystery writers of all time.

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