'The Undignified Melodrama of the Bone of Contention' is a short story from Dorothy Sayers' book, Lord Peter Views the Body.

In The Undignified Melodrama of the Bone of Contention, Lord Peter Wimsey dives into a heated village dispute over an old will and a mysterious bone. When a bitter inheritance battle turns deadly, Lord Peter steps in to uncover the truth. With his wit and deductive skill, he navigates the underlying tensions, local rivalries, and hidden motives. Dorothy L. Sayers crafts a lively and suspenseful tale, blending humor and mystery as Lord Peter unravels this small-town melodrama to reveal the surprising secrets behind the Bone of Contention.