Strong Poison
Strong Poison by Dorothy L. Sayers is a reprint edition published by Harper Collins on March 16, 1995, featuring 272 pages in English. This classic detective story introduces readers to Harriet Vane, a mystery writer accused of poisoning her fiancé. As she faces the threat of a murder conviction, she teams up with the renowned sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey, navigating the complexities of the case and the intricacies of their relationship.
In this engaging narrative, Sayers combines elements of mystery and traditional British detective fiction, showcasing her skill in crafting intricate plots and memorable characters. Readers will find themselves immersed in a tale that explores themes of justice and the art of deduction, all while enjoying Sayers’s keen attention to detail. This edition, with an introduction by Elizabeth George, brings back to life the charm and wit of Sayers’s writing, making it a noteworthy addition to any mystery enthusiast’s collection.
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“A model detective story…Fascinating.”
—New York Times
The great Dorothy L. Sayers is considered by many to be the premier detective novelist of the Golden Age, and her dashing sleuth, Lord Peter Wimsey, one of mystery fiction’s most enduring and endearing protagonists. Acclaimed author Ruth Rendell has expressed her admiration for Sayers’s work, praising her “great fertility of invention, ingenuity, and wonderful eye for detail.” The Dorothy L. Sayers classic, Strong Poison, is now back in print with an introduction by Elizabeth George, herself a crime fiction master. In Strong Poison, Sayers introduces Harriet Vane, a mystery writer who is accused of poisoning her fiancé and must now join forces with Lord Peter to escape a murder conviction and the hangman’s noose.
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