By Dorothy L. Sayers
A filthy rich common dies in his membership, surrounded by means of fellow veterans—and Lord Peter needs to conflict to resolve the case
Even the Bellona Club’s so much committed individuals might by no means name it full of life. Its surroundings is that of a morgue—or, at top, a funeral parlor—and on Armistice Day the gloom is simply heightened. Veterans of the nice battle assemble on the Bellona to not hash over outdated victories, yet to stare into their whiskies and whinge approximately outdated accidents, shrinking pensions, and the lingering results of shell surprise. even though he acts jolly, Lord Peter Wimsey unearths the vacation grim. And this Armistice Day, demise has come to affix the festivities.
The elderly normal Fentiman—a hero of the Crimean War—expires sitting up in his favourite chair. throughout city, his sister dies at the similar day, throwing the General’s half-million-pound inheritance into turmoil. because the country celebrates and suspicions run rebel, Lord Peter needs to notice what sort of soldier may have the nerve to homicide a common.
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