Gaudy Night : the classic Oxford college mystery
(Author) Dorothy L SayersThe twelfth book in Dorothy L Sayers' classic Lord Peter Wimsey series, introduced by actress Dame Harriet Mary Walter, DBE - a must-read for fans of Agatha Christie's Poirot and Margery Allingham's Campion Mysteries. Harriet Vane has never dared to return to her old Oxford college. Now, despite her scandalous life, she has been summoned back . . . At first she thinks her worst fears have been fulfilled, as she encounters obscene graffiti, poison pen letters and a disgusting effigy when she arrives at sedate Shrewsbury College for the 'Gaudy' celebrations. But soon, Harriet realises that she is not the only target of this murderous malice - and asks Lord Peter Wimsey to help.
Dorothy L Sayers
Dorothy L Sayers was a British author known for her detective fiction, most notably the Lord Peter Wimsey series. Her writing style was characterized by clever plots, witty dialogue, and rich character development. Sayers made significant contributions to the genre, blending traditional detective stories with social commentary and psychological depth.
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