First published 1198
When a bespectacled nude body appears in an architect's bathtub, suave gentleman detective Lord Peter Wimsey is drawn into a perplexing case. Navigating a web of secrets and lies, Wimsey must use his razor-sharp wit and knack for deduction to uncover the truth behind the victim's identity and the motives of those around him. With the stakes rising and the list of suspects growing, Wimsey finds himself in a thrilling race against time to solve the mystery before the killer strikes again.
Genres: 20th-century, mystery, crime, detective
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: amateur-detective, deduction
Setting: England
192 pages · Paperback · Avon books