"Mystery novelist Harriet Vane knew all about poisons, and when her fiance died in the manner prescribed in one of her books, a jury of her peers had a hangman's noose in mind. But Lord Peter Wimsey was determined to find her innocent--as determined as he was to make her his wife."

Lord Peter is one of my favorite detectives, second only to Sherlock Holmes. He's got a happy-go-lucky facade that belies the depths of his character, and a wit that's rapier-sharp. My favorite books are the ones that include Harriet Vane, and this is the first of those.

Sent to me by my sister. Have yet to read it. Will amend this entry later!