Peter Wimsey

Dive into the captivating world of British mysteries with Lord Peter Wimsey, a charming amateur sleuth whose love for music, fashion, and fast cars fuels his relentless quest to unravel intricate murders while navigating the complexities of high society—where every clue could be the key to justice or deception.

In the shadowy corridors of 1920s England, where elegance and intrigue intertwine, the astute detective Lord Peter Wimsey and the fiercely independent novelist Harriet Vane unravel mysteries that are as complex as the society they inhabit. Set against the backdrop of a post-war Britain grappling with change, each story plunges readers into a world brimming with sinister secrets, class divides, and the intricacies of human relationships. Wimsey, with his keen intellect and dashing charm, is driven by an insatiable thirst for justice, while Vane, haunted by her own past, seeks to carve her own path amidst the expectations placed upon women of her time. Together, they tackle baffling murders and chilling conspiracies, confronting their personal demons along the way. Themes of love, loyalty, and the pursuit of truth resonate throughout the series, as Wimsey and Vane navigate dark plots and the convolutions of their growing affection for one another. With each gripping installment, readers are drawn deeper into their world—where no detail is too small and every character harbors a secret waiting to be uncovered. Will they solve the latest enigma before it threatens to consume them? Dive into the Peter Wimsey and Harriet Vane series and discover a thrilling blend of romance and mystery that will leave you yearning for the next twist in the tale.

Books in this Series

Lord Peter Wimsey

Whose Body?

Published in 1923

Clouds of Witness

Published in 1926

Unnatural Death

Published in 1927

Lord Peter Views the Body

Published in 1928

The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club

Published in 1928

Strong Poison

Published in 1930

Five Red Herrings

Published in 1931

Have His Carcase

Published in 1932

Hangman's Holiday

Published in 1933

Murder Must Advertise

Published in 1933

The Nine Tailors

Published in 1934

Gaudy Night

Published in 1935

Busman's Honeymoon

Published in 1937

In the Teeth of the Evidence

Published in 1939

Striding Folly

Published in 1973

Lord Peter Wimsey & Harriet Vane ( By: Dorothy L Sayers, Jill Paton Walsh)

Thrones, Dominations

Published in 1998

A Presumption of Death

Published in 2002

The Attenbury Emeralds

Published in 2010

The Late Scholar

Published in 2013