
Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club
'Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club' Summary
On Armistice Day, the body of General Fentiman is discovered in his usual chair at the Bellona Club. The discovery throws a wrench into the complex web of inheritance surrounding the general's fortune. His sister, Lady Dormer, had recently passed away, leaving him the majority of her estate, but her will specified that if the general died before her, her companion, Ann Dorland, would inherit everything. The general had also left his modest savings to his grandsons, Major Robert and Captain George. As Lord Peter Wimsey and his trusted associate, Inspector Charles Parker, delve into the case, they uncover a cast of suspicious characters with compelling motives. The investigation uncovers secrets, hidden relationships, and a potential love triangle, all while the question of whether General Fentiman's death was a deliberate act hangs in the balance. The puzzle of the Bellona Club becomes a race against time as Lord Peter seeks to unveil the truth, separating the innocent from the guilty and unraveling the mystery behind the general's demise. The narrative explores themes of war's lasting impact, familial betrayal, and the seductive allure of wealth and power, all within the confines of a closed society steeped in tradition and secrets.Book Details
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Dorothy L. Sayers
England
Dorothy Leigh Sayers was an English crime writer and poet. She was also a student of classical and modern languages. She is best known for her mysteries, a series of novels and short stories set betw...
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