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Unnatural Death
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781026061749
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 290
Weight: 1.28
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Unnatural Death is a masterfully crafted mystery from the Golden Age of British detective fiction, featuring the celebrated amateur sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey. The story begins when a chance conversation with a doctor reveals a troubling case: an elderly woman, Agatha Dawson, died under circumstances that, while seemingly natural, felt fundamentally wrong. Despite the lack of medical evidence or a clear motive, Wimsey's intuition leads him to suspect that a perfect crime has been committed.
As Wimsey investigates, he is joined by his friend Inspector Charles Parker and the resourceful Miss Alexandra Katherine Climpson, who operates an inquiry agency for superfluous women. Together, they navigate the intricacies of inheritance law and social standing to uncover a cold-blooded killer who believes they are above detection. Unnatural Death is noted for its intellectual depth, exploring the moral and legal complexities of justice when proof is elusive. Dorothy L. Sayers delivers a compelling narrative filled with sharp wit, intricate plotting, and a chilling look at the lengths one might go to secure a fortune. This work remains a cornerstone of classic crime literature, showcasing the brilliance of one of the genre's most enduring protagonists.
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