The unpleasantness at the Bellona Club by Dorothy L. Sayers

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Author Sayers, Dorothy L. (Dorothy Leigh), 1893-1957
Title The unpleasantness at the Bellona Club
Original Publication New York, NY: The Hearst Corporation, 1928, pubdate 1963, pubdate 1967.
Note Reading ease score: 85.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary "The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club" by Dorothy L. Sayers is a detective novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins with the sudden death of General Fentiman at the Bellona Club, a prestigious gentlemen's club in London, during Armistice Day. The main character, Lord Peter Wimsey, a clever and affable amateur detective, navigates through the ensuing mystery surrounding the General's death, delving into the intricacies of family relationships and financial implications. The opening of the novel sets the tone with dark humor and rich character interactions, particularly through the dialogue between Wimsey and Captain Fentiman. It introduces vital details such as the General's unexpected demise, found slumped in his chair, which sparks a series of inquiries about when he actually died. Amidst the somber revelations, Wimsey learns of a potential inheritance that hinges on the exact timing of the General's death. This promising start establishes an engaging mystery, deeply intertwined with the personal histories of the characters, and presents Wimsey's quest to unravel the truth with both levity and keen observation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Private investigators -- England -- Fiction
Subject Detective and mystery stories
Subject Wimsey, Peter, Lord (Fictitious character), 1890- -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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