Murder Mystery Book Club - Whose Body? by Dorothy L Sayers

Join Ros for a lively discussion on one of the classics of crime fiction, the first in Dorothy L Sayers's series of novels featuring Lord Peter Wimsey.

Lord Peter is a war veteran forever changed by his years on the battlefield. Despite his personal trauma, he finds relief by concentrating on his hobby - studying criminals and dissecting cases.

After a financier vanishes, a dead body mysteriously appears in architect Alfred Thipps's Battersea bathroom, so many suspect an immediate connection. Yet the aristocrat detective believes there is more to the story and, as the investigation unfolds, he discovers an insidious murder plot that includes notable figures in the community. Alongside Inspector Charles Parker, Lord Peter attempts to expose the truth.

A multilayered mystery filled with humour and intrigue, Whose Body? is a thrilling introduction to the world of Lord Peter Wimsey. Author Dorothy L Sayers’s compelling prose delivers unforgettable characters and a classic detective plot. And if you enjoy this one, there are 14 more novels in the series to look forward to.

P D James on Dorothy L Sayers: 'She brought to the detective novel originality, intelligence, energy and wit.'

We will meet in the Castle Inn on Castle Hill at 7pm in the hour before IVC Pub night - feel free to stay on for drinks afterwards! The Castle is a quaint traditional pub offering a full range of drinks, including real ales and pub food.

Please bring along £1 (or £12 for the year) as a contribution to Meetup fees - this £1 is only payable by non-fully-paid members of IVC (and can be reclaimed if you decide to join the CambsIVC membership group).

Parking is free in the Shire Hall car park from 7pm.

Books to look forward to in the coming months:

• Murder at the Fitzwilliam by Jim Eldridge
• The Silver Pigs by Lindsey Davis
• A Morbid Taste for Bones by Ellis Peters
• The Maid by Nita Prose
• Death and Croissants by Ian Moore