Busman’s Honeymoon
Busman’s Honeymoon by Dorothy Leigh Sayers, published by Harper & Row in 1986, is a mystery novel that follows the newlywed couple, Lord Peter Wimsey and Harriet Vane, as they embark on their honeymoon. Instead of a peaceful retreat, they arrive at a country farmhouse only to find it in disarray and soon discover a dead body in the cellar. This unexpected turn of events leads them into a web of intrigue as they seek to uncover the truth behind the murder of the previous owner, Mr. Noakes.
In this edition, readers will delve into a narrative filled with suspense and investigation, as Lord Peter and Harriet navigate a landscape of suspicion among the locals, including the constable and the housekeeper. The couple’s theories abound, but the mystery deepens until a crucial piece of information brings clarity to the identity of the murderer. With 381 pages, this English-language edition offers a traditional mystery experience that engages readers in the complexities of crime and human motives.
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Society’s eligible women are in mourning. Lord Peter Wimsey has married at last, having finally succeeded in his ardent pursuit of the lovely mystery novelist Harriet Vane. The two depart for a tranquil honeymoon in a country farmhouse, but find, instead of a well-prepared love nest, the place left in shambles by the previous owner. His sudden appearance, dead from a broken skull in the cellar, only prompts more questions. Why would anyone have wanted to kill old Mr. Noakes? What dark secrets had he to hide? The honeymoon is over as Lord Peter and Harriet Vane start their investigations. Suspicion is rife and everyone seems to have something to hide, from the local constable to the housekeeper. Wimsey and his wife can think of plenty of theories, but its not until they discover a vital fact that the identity of the murderer becomes clear.
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