It was a corpse, disfigured and unrecognisable. The sexton found it, and appropriately it was in the churchyard.

The Nine Tailors is one of Dorothy Sayers' finest books of detection, featuring her internationally famous detective creation, Peter Wimsey.

When it was first published, the Sunday Times said, 'It is more that a mere detective story: it is a really good novel of astonishing virtuousity.'

First published by Victor Gollancz Ltd in January 1934
First Four Square Edition 1959
Reprinted August 1962

another triumph for Hercule Poirot
another treat for Agatha Christie's legion of fans

Sir Charles Cartwright, the distinguished actor, was having a party. Around him, his guests stood talking and drinking. The Reverend Stephen Babbington sipped at his cocktail and pulled a wry face. The other guests continued to chatter. Suddenly Mr Babbington clutched at his throat and swayed...

It was the beginning of the drama.

a three-act tragedy with a death in every act

First published 1935 by William Collins Sons & Co, Ltd
This edition published 1964 by Pan Books Ltd.