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The Nine Tailors
Classic mystery
The Nine Tailors
Book 9 of the Lord Peter Wimsey series
384 pages · First published 2023
When a New Year's Eve snowstorm strands Lord Peter Wimsey and his valet in the remote Fenland village of Fenchurch St. Paul, the local rector welcomes them into his home. An accomplished bell ringer, Lord Peter soon finds himself helping the parish complete an extraordinary overnight peal. Months later, the rector asks for his assistance again when a grave is opened for a second burial and an unidentified, badly disfigured body is discovered inside. The mystery leads Lord Peter into the village's troubled past, including the theft of a valuable emerald necklace and the disappearance of a convicted criminal. As he untangles conflicting accounts, concealed identities, and cryptic clues, the intricate art of church bell ringing proves unexpectedly important. Rich in English village life, haunting atmosphere, and ingenious detection, this Golden Age classic will appeal to readers who enjoy traditional mysteries, memorable settings, carefully constructed puzzles, and secrets buried deep in the past.
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Multiple deaths and a murder investigation involving an unidentified corpse whose hands have been removed and face deliberately disfigured. Physical confinement, violence, concealed identities, and criminal deception. Severe flooding, danger to an entire village, and deaths during a flood, including a potentially self-sacrificial rescue attempt. Grief, guilt, and references to World War I trauma. An unintentionally bigamous marriage and the social consequences of a concealed past. Period antisemitic language and cultural stereotypes. References to alcohol consumption.
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Apple cider, cranberry, and warm cinnamon evoke the welcoming parish church at the heart of Fenchurch St. Paul, where ancient bells hold clues to a long-buried mystery.
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- Garnish: Cinnamon stick or orange slice.
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Hot Toddy
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Warm whiskey, honey, and lemon recall the hot toddies enjoyed in the novel, offering fireside comfort amid the snowstorms, mysterious deaths, and tolling church bells of Fenchurch St. Paul.
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- 2 tsp honey, adjusted to taste ↗
- 4 oz hot water
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- Garnish: Lemon slice and cinnamon stick.
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