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Strong Poison
Hardcover
Mystery & ThrillerClassic Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025379265
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 290
Weight: 1.28
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Strong Poison is a quintessential masterpiece of Golden Age detective fiction, marking a pivotal moment in the celebrated Lord Peter Wimsey series. When Harriet Vane, a talented mystery novelist, stands trial for the cold-blooded murder of her former lover, the evidence against her seems insurmountable. The victim died of arsenic poisoning, and Harriet's own specialized knowledge of toxins makes her the prime suspect in the eyes of the law.
Enter Lord Peter Wimsey, who, after attending the trial, finds himself instantly captivated by the accused. Convinced of her innocence despite the overwhelming circumstances, Wimsey embarks on a desperate race against the clock to uncover the true culprit before the hangman's noose claims an innocent woman. Assisted by the resourceful Miss Climpson and his loyal valet Bunter, Wimsey must navigate a web of social intrigue and forensic puzzles to solve one of the most challenging cases of his career.
Combining intricate plotting with a touch of romance, Strong Poison remains a cornerstone of the genre. Dorothy L. Sayers delivers a sharp-witted and atmospheric narrative that explores themes of justice, obsession, and the search for truth within the rigid structures of early 20th-century society.
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