Strong Poison, Dorothy L. Sayers
Strong Poison, Dorothy L. Sayers
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Strong Poison

Author: Dorothy L. Sayers

Narrator: Ian Carmichael

Unabridged: 7 hr 28 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/21/2013

Synopsis

Dashing detective Lord Peter Wimsey is caught up in the murder trial of mystery writer Harriet Vane. Her fianc├® has died of poisoning exactly as described in one of Harriet's novels—so naturally she is the prime suspect. As Peter looks on, he not only falls in love with the accused but eagerly helps with Harriet's defense when the first trial ends in a hung jury. Will she be convicted and executed for the crime, or can he save her life and win her hand in marriage? Strong Poison is the first of a series of Lord Peter Wimsey and Harriet Vane mysteries in which their complex romantic relationship is revealed in detail. This superb classic was originally published in 1930.

About Dorothy L. Sayers

Dorothy L. Sayers (1893–1957) was an English-born author of novels, short stories, poetry, essays, reviews, and translations. She is best known for her detective fiction, considered among the classics of the genre, and for her amateur detective character, Lord Peter Wimsey.

About Ian Carmichael

Ian Carmichael (1920–2010) appeared in a vast number of television productions, including The Importance of Being Earnest and the outstandingly successful The World of Wooster series for BBC TV. He portrayed Lord Peter Wimsey in several series for television and starred in two seasons of Strathblair. His film appearances included Lucky Jim, The Lady Vanishes, and Heaven’s Above.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Manny on July 02, 2015

In 1847, the average woman who read novels apparently wanted Mr Rochester. In 1930, she wanted Lord Peter Wimsey. And in 2015, she wants Christian Grey. This is called progress.......more

Goodreads review by Jaline on January 27, 2018

Lord Peter Wimsey meets the love of his life – finally – and decides then and there he is going to marry her. Unfortunately, Harriet Vane, the source of Lord Peter’s willingness to forgo the bachelor life for a house and family, is not in a position to accept. Harriet Vane is in the prisoner’s dock o......more

Goodreads review by mark on June 16, 2011

introducing harriet vane! she's a loveable heroine and lord peter wimsey practically becomes a walking boner as soon as she arrives on the scene. dorothy sayers is one of the most elegant of writers and her super-detective peter wimsey is one of literature's most elegant creations. he's a semi-tragi......more

Goodreads review by Nicky on April 29, 2012

You would think that having read Strong Poison once, listened to the Ian Carmichael audiobook, and watched the Edward Petherbridge tv adaptation twice, I wouldn't be still at the point of giggling every few pages or staying up all night to finish it. You'd definitely be wrong. It's so good coming bac......more

Quotes

“A model detective story…fascinating.” New York Times

“The Wimsey books are literate and delightful mysteries.” Chicago Tribune

“The end of this story is as ingenious as any solution can be.” Time Literary Supplement (London)

“Here is unquestionably a shining star in the mystery story firmament and the best of all the Lord Peter Wimsey stories—until the next comes along. Saturday Review of Literature

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