Son of a Duke and a hero of war
But quicker and fitter than most of his class
Haunted by shell shock, the need to restore
Carries a cane and a comic eyeglass
Bunter his valet is key to the man
Both of them take to the job though it's hard
Made lots of cash with a property plan
Now helping Parker and Old Scotland Yard
Aren't many murders or chases and guns
High class detection, and plain common sense
Wonderful writing, a few latin puns
And always conclusions are suitably tense
The inter-war years are presented in style
A master detective makes this poet smile
Harriet Vane whom he saved from the noose
The lady he loves and eventually weds
Earlier on there's a hint he makes loose
And finds relaxation in several beds
Saving his brother, who's doltish and slow
His nephew is raffish wins ladies with charm
Mary his sister gives Parker a go
Eventually life will be perfectly calm
Go read the Nine Tailors, and then Gaudy Night
Get lost in a world where the good guy's on top
Murder must advertise, title so right
I pick up a book and I hope it won't stop
Lord Peter Wimsey, Detective, the best
Read Dorothy Sayers, forget all the rest!
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A contest entry
- Watching the Detectives by DLC-Jem.
1660 points, ended April 14, 7 entries
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Comments
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Congratulations on the recognition... wonderful memories shared!
Ken
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Great title! Excellent outlining of Wimsey's persona and closely connected characters. Nine Tailors was my favorite. But no, can't "forget all the rest!"
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Fun!
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As a fellow Wimsical I have to agree Lord Peter is top of the detective tree. Dorothy caught the era so well with Wimsey. Sonnets too, Peter would approve I think. Thank you for entering and good luck!
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