Lord Peter Views the Body (1928) is a collection of twelve short stories featuring Dorothy L. Sayers's gentleman-detective, Lord Peter Wimsey. Each story presents a distinct mystery-ranging from locked-room puzzles and jewel thefts to grisly murders-and showcases Wimsey's wit, charm, and keen logical mind.Across the collection, Wimsey teams up with recurring characters like his valet Bunter and Inspector Parker, solving cases through sharp observation, clever deduction, and a light, playful touch. The stories highlight Sayers's talent for crisp dialogue, inventive clues, and classic Golden Age mystery twists, making the book an entertaining sampler of Wimsey's sleuthing abilities.