Whose Body? by Anonymous (1927)

Name: Whose Body?
Author: Anonymous

In "Whose Body?" by Dorothy L. Sayers, Lord Peter Wimsey, an amateur detective, is drawn into a mystery when an architect named Mr. Thipps discovers a dead body in his bathtub. The body is that of a well-dressed man, found with only a pair of pince-nez glasses. As Wimsey investigates, he navigates the complexities of the case, including the reactions of the police, the eccentricities of the victim, and the implications of the crime. The story unfolds with Wimsey's characteristic wit and intelligence as he seeks to uncover the identity of the deceased and the circumstances surrounding his death, ultimately leading to a surprising resolution.

By Anonymous · First published 1927 · Genre: Mystery, Crime, Detective Fiction · 13 chapters · 75,488 words

First lines

"Oh, damn! " said Lord Peter Wimsey at Piccadilly Circus. "Hi, driver!"

The taxi man, irritated at receiving this appeal while negotiating the intricacies of turning into Lower Regent Street across the route of a 19 bus, a 38-B and a bicycle, bent an unwilling ear.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Anonymous
Date: 1927 CE
Language: English
Genres: Mystery, Crime, Detective Fiction, Thriller, Literary Fiction
Length: 75,488 words
Structure: 13 chapters, 1,529 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Mystery — The plot revolves around a murder investigation, central to the mystery genre.
Crime — The narrative involves criminal activities and the consequences of crime.
Detective Fiction — Features a detective solving a case, a hallmark of detective fiction.
Thriller — Contains suspenseful elements that keep readers engaged and on edge.