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Strong Poison (Dramatised)

By: Dorothy L. Sayers
Narrated by: Ian Carmichael
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About this listen

The elegant, intelligent amateur sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey is one of detective literature’s most popular creations. Ian Carmichael is the personification of Dorothy L. Sayers’ charming investigator in this BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation.

When mystery writer Harriet Vane is accused of the murder of her lover, the evidence seems pretty damning. But Lord Peter Wimsey is not convinced and when, five hours later, no verdict has been returned, it seems the jury may not be either. But if Harriet didn't murder Philip Boyes, who did?

©2010 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2010 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd Suspense Thriller & Suspense

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more about the detective's private feelings. take a closer look at him and get a warmer impression of him

more private

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This was an unusual slant and surprisingly modern concepts for a pre war mystery- women's lib politics class distinction etc are all covered in this old fashioned but entertaining classic whodunnit

Classic

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The dramatised version is not as good as the book but it was very enjoyable to listen to with excellent narration.

Well Read

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Would you consider the audio edition of Strong Poison (Dramatised) to be better than the print version?

I have read this book as well and the spoken version really brings it to life.

What other book might you compare Strong Poison (Dramatised) to, and why?

If you have read or listened to any of Peter Wimsey books who also features Harriet Vane, to compare it to. There is always lots of mystery.

What does Ian Carmichael bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

He brings the character of Lord Peter Wimsey to life.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

The interaction of some of the characters can make you laugh.

Any additional comments?

A very good listen.

Dorothy L Sayers at her best

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I loved this version, and found it, it's a fun and interesting listen, full of characters. it was well dramatised by I think some well-known actors! I really enjoyed it and will try more Dorothy L sayers.

Great rendition

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Place the needle in the grove and let the slight hiss from the record take you back 8 decades. Get out the tea pot, settle down and enjoy poor Lord Peter head over heels in love- with the accused! Vintage BBC drama and a classic detective story. The first in the Hariet Vain sequence, followed by 'Have his Carcas'.

Strong Poison

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In this story Lord Peter investigates the case against a lady who is accused pf murdering her former lover. fantastic full cast dramatisation.

Lord Peter to the rescue

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A well presented Audio of high standard. great cast. This is a very enjoyable listen.

Brilliant

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Dorothy sayers lord peter is great and this performance was super the cast was brilliant very enjoyable

great

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Ian Carmichael IS Lord Peter Wimsey in this excellent dramatization. Although following his heart and Miss Harriet Vane, this is still a cracking murder tale from the very British 20/30's

Wimsey at his finest!

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