Whose Body? Lord Peter Wimsey Series - Episode 03

The stark naked body was lying in the tub. Not unusual for a proper bath, but highly irregular for murder -- especially with a pair of gold pince-nez deliberately perched before the sightless eyes. What's more, the face appeared to have been shaved after death. The police assumed that the victim was a prominent financier, but Lord Peter Wimsey, who dabbled in mystery detection as a hobby, knew better. In this, his first murder case, Lord Peter untangles the ghastly mystery of the

"Whose Body?" is a classic detective novel by Dorothy L. Sayers, first published in 1923. It is the debut novel featuring Lord Peter Wimsey, Sayers' iconic amateur sleuth. Set in post-World War I England, the story begins when an unidentified naked body is discovered in a bathtub, wearing nothing but a pince-nez. Around the same time, a prominent financier goes missing under mysterious circumstances.

Lord Peter, a charming and resourceful aristocrat with a passion for solving puzzles, takes on the case with the help of his loyal valet, Bunter, and his close friend, Inspector Parker of Scotland Yard. The novel intricately weaves together clues, red herrings, and sharp wit as Lord Peter uncovers the truth behind the strange disappearance and the enigmatic corpse.

"Whose Body?" is celebrated for its clever plotting, memorable characters, and the introduction of Lord Peter Wimsey as a beloved figure in the golden age of detective fiction.

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