Whose Body?

<p><em>Whose Body?</em> (1923) by Dorothy L. Sayers is the first mystery novel featuring amateur detective Lord Peter Wimsey. The story begins when the naked body of an unknown man wearing only a pince-nez is discovered in a London bathtub. At the same time a wealthy financier Sir Reuben Levy mysteriously disappears.</p><p>Lord Peter with the help of Inspector Parker and his valet Bunter investigates whether the two cases are connected. His sharp intellect and eye for detail uncover a sinister plot involving identity theft deception and murder.</p><p>The novel introduces Wimsey's wit charm and methodical sleuthing laying the foundation for Sayers' celebrated detective series.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>