Strong Poison by Dorothy L. Sayers
Feb. 24th, 2007 12:56 pmThe Blurb On The Back:
Can Lord Peter Wimsey prove that Harriet Vane is not guilty of murder - or find the real poisoner in time to save her from the gallows?
Impossible, it seems. The Crown's case is watertight. The police are adamant that the right person is on trial. The judge's summing-up is also clear. Harriet Vane is guilty of killing her lover. And Harriet Vane shall hang.
But the jury disagrees.
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The Verdict:
Hugely enjoyable and a classic of its genre - definitely one for all crime and detective fans to add to their list.
Can Lord Peter Wimsey prove that Harriet Vane is not guilty of murder - or find the real poisoner in time to save her from the gallows?
Impossible, it seems. The Crown's case is watertight. The police are adamant that the right person is on trial. The judge's summing-up is also clear. Harriet Vane is guilty of killing her lover. And Harriet Vane shall hang.
But the jury disagrees.
( The Review (Cut For Spoilers): )
The Verdict:
Hugely enjoyable and a classic of its genre - definitely one for all crime and detective fans to add to their list.