Strong Poison: A Lord Peter Wimsey Mystery. Illustrated

Dorothy L. Sayers' Strong Poison introduces readers to one of her most compelling and personal mysteries, where wit, romance, and intellect intertwine. The story begins with the trial of Harriet Vane, a gifted crime novelist accused of poisoning her former lover. The evidence seems overwhelming, and the jury divided - until Lord Peter Wimsey, the brilliant amateur detective, becomes convinced of her innocence and vows to prove it.

With characteristic elegance, Sayers crafts not only a tightly woven whodunit but also a deeply human tale of justice, passion, and the power of reason. Wimsey's pursuit of truth becomes more than professional curiosity: it evolves into an emotional journey as he falls in love with the accused woman he is desperate to save.

Richly atmospheric, the novel showcases Sayers' sharp dialogue, keen observations of society, and inventive plotting. Readers are drawn into both the intricacies of the courtroom drama and the painstaking investigation that reveals unexpected motives and hidden lives.