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Strong Poison

Dorothy L. Sayers

Editora: Passerino

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In a quiet London flat, a man dies suddenly after dinner, and all evidence points to poison. The accused is Harriet Vane, a brilliant and independent woman whose intelligence may be her greatest weapon—and her greatest danger. Condemned by public opinion and awaiting execution, she seems destined for the gallows. Enter Lord Peter Wimsey, aristocrat, amateur detective, and master of subtle reasoning. Convinced that justice has not yet been served, Wimsey undertakes a meticulous investigation, navigating false clues, rigid legal certainties, and the darker corners of human passion.Strong Poison is a masterful blend of classic detective fiction and psychological insight. With sharp dialogue, intellectual elegance, and moral depth, Dorothy L. Sayers delivers a timeless mystery that explores truth, love, and the perilous cost of certainty.A golden-age crime novel where logic battles prejudice—and one life hangs in the balance.Dorothy L. Sayers (1893–1957) was one of the leading figures of the Golden Age of detective fiction. Educated at Oxford, she combined sharp intellect, literary elegance, and moral depth in her novels. Best known for creating the aristocratic sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey, Sayers elevated the detective genre through psychological insight, witty dialogue, and philosophical reflection. Beyond crime fiction, she was also a respected essayist, translator, and playwright, leaving a lasting mark on 20th-century British literature.
Disponível desde: 17/01/2026.

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