Publisher Description
This whodunit from Dorothy L. Sayers’ Lord Peter Wimsey series is a spectacular combination of gripping suspense and cozy charm.
No one finds it suspicious when mystery novelist Harriet Vane buys a tin of arsenic as research for an upcoming book…until her ex-lover turns up poisoned. After narrowly escaping a murder conviction due to a hung jury, she’s facing a second trial when gentleman detective Peter Wimsey reveals he’s been watching from the gallery. Captivated by both Harriet and her case, Wimsey offers his services—and his hand in marriage.
Rather than revealing all his findings at the climax, Wimsey discusses them along the way. He also draws on friends and experts instead of working alone. All of this makes him a unique literary detective. And Strong Poison is an excellent showcase of his wit, skill, and endearing personality.
