Dorothy L Sayers
Books
21
Avg Rating
4.2
Years Active
1923-1957
About
Dorothy L. Sayers (1893-1957) was a renowned English crime writer, poet, and scholar. Best known for her detective novels featuring the urbane and witty Lord Peter Wimsey, she crafted intricate plots that captivated readers with their blend of mystery and intellectual depth. An Oxford graduate in modern languages, Sayers was among the first women to receive a degree from the university. Beyond her fiction, she was a respected theologian and essayist, contributing significantly to Christian thought and literary criticism. Her works remain influential, celebrated for their character development, linguistic prowess, and exploration of social issues.
Books (21)
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Gaudy Night
4.20•Mystery
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The Mind of the Maker
4.17•Religion
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Creed or Chaos?
4.29•Religion
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Hangman's Holiday
4.12•Mystery
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Murder Must Advertise
4.17•Mystery
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The Five Red Herrings
3.79•Mystery
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Have His Carcase
4.11•Mystery
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Clouds of Witness
3.99•Mystery
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Whose Body?
3.84•Mystery
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Busman's Honeymoon
4.24•Romance
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In the Teeth of the Evidence and Other Mysteries
4.01•Mystery
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The Lost Tools of Learning
4.46•Essays
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Lord Peter and Harriet Part I Strong Poison / Have His Carcase
4.32•Mystery
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The Nine Tailors
4.03•Mystery
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Unnatural Death
4.08•Mystery
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The Documents in the Case
3.99•Mystery
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Are Women Human?
4.45•Essays
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Lord Peter Views the Body
4.14•Mystery
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Creed or Chaos
4.29•Religion
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The Man Born to Be King
4.51•Classics
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Striding Folly
3.99•Mystery
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