Dorothy L. Sayers
The detective stories of well-known British writer Dorothy Leigh Sayers mostly feature the amateur investigator Lord Peter Wimsey; she also translated the
Divine Comedy
of Dante Alighieri. This renowned author and Christian humanist studied classical and modern languages. Her best known mysteries, a series of short novels, set between World War I and World War II, feature an English aristocrat and amateur sleuth. She is also known for her plays and essays. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorothy...
Are Women Human? Astute and Witty Essays on the Role of Women in Society
Dorothy L. Sayers
One of the first women to graduate from Oxford, Dorothy Sayers pursued her goals whether or not what she wanted to do was ordinarily understood to be "feminine." Sayers kept in mind that she was first of all a human being and aimed to be true not so much to her gender as to her humanity. The role of both men and women, in her view, was to find the work for which they were suited and to do it. While Sayers did not devote a great deal of time to talking or writing about feminism, she did explicitly address the issue of women's role in society in the two penetrating essays collected here. Though she wrote several decades ago, she still offers in her piquant style a sensible and conciliatory approach to ongoing gender issues.
As ferramentas perdidas da aprendizagem (Em Portugues do Brasil)
Dorothy L. Sayers
Vivemos por aí soltando frases sobre a importância da educação — soltando frases e, quando muito, uma graninha ou outra; adiamos a idade de saída da escola, planejamos a construção de instalações maiores, em melhores condições; os professores se acabam feito escravos, com toda a diligência do mundo
Busman's Honeymoon (Lord Peter Wimsey, #13)
Dorothy L. Sayers
Society’s eligible women are in mourning. Lord Peter Wimsey has married at last, having finally succeeded in his ardent pursuit of the lovely mystery novelist Harriet Vane. The two depart for a tranquil honeymoon in a country farmhouse but find, instead of a well-prepared love nest, the place left in a shambles by the previous owner. His sudden appearance, dead from a broken skull in the cellar, only prompts more questions. Why would anyone have wanted to kill old Mr Noakes? What dark secrets had he to hide? The honeymoon is over, as Lord Peter and Harriet Vane start their investigations. Suspicion is rife and everyone seems to have something to hide, from the local constable to the housekeeper. Wimsey and his wife can think of plenty of theories, but it’s not until they discover a vital fact that the identity of the murderer becomes clear.
Dramatised by Alistair Beaton for BBC Radio 4 with Ian Carmichael as Lord Peter Wimsey, Sarah Badel as Harriet Vane and Peter Jones as Bunter. It was first broadcast from 2 January to 7 February 1983.
2 CDs. 2 hrs 25 mins.
Clouds of Witness (Lord Peter Wimsey, #2)
Dorothy L. Sayers
Rustic old Riddlesdale Lodge was a Wimsey family retreat filled with country pleasures and the thrill of the hunt -- until the game turned up human and quite dead. He lay among the chrysanthemums, wore slippers and a dinner jacket and was Lord Peter's brother-in-law-to-be. His accused murderer was Wimsey's own brother, and if murder set all in the family wasn't enough to boggle the unflappable Lord Wimsey, perhaps a few twists of fate would be -- a mysterious vanishing midnight letter from Egypt...a grieving fiancee with suitcase in hand...and a bullet destined for one very special Wimsey.
Complete Novels of Dorothy L Sayers (Grapevine Press)
Dorothy L. Sayers
Experience the full spectrum of Dorothy L Sayers' literary brilliance with "Complete Novels." This comprehensive compilation gathers all of Sayers' novels, inviting readers into a world of intricate mysteries, clever wit, and unforgettable characters. Join her iconic detective, Lord Peter Wimsey, as he unravels enigmatic puzzles and navigates the complexities of society in a bygone era.From the classic "Whose Body?" to the gripping "Unnatural Death," each novel showcases Sayers' meticulous plotting and insightful exploration of human nature. As you journey through her works, you'll witness the evolution of characters and relationships, all set against the backdrop of Sayers' sharp social commentary.Whether you're a seasoned Sayers enthusiast or embarking on a literary adventure, "Complete Novels" is a treasure trove of storytelling that immerses you in the captivating world of one of the finest mystery writers of the 20th century.
Gaudy Night (Lord Peter Wimsey, #12)
Dorothy L. Sayers
The dons of Harriet Vane's alma mater, the all-female Shrewsbury College, Oxford, have invited her back to attend the annual Gaudy celebrations. However, the mood turns sour when someone begins a series of malicious acts including poison-pen messages, obscene graffiti and wanton vandalism. Harriet asks her old friend Wimsey to investigate.
Hangman's Holiday: A Collection of Short Mysteries (Lord Peter Wimsey # 9)
Dorothy L. Sayers
Amusing and absolutely appalling things happen on the way to the gallows when murder meets Lord Peter Wimsey and the delightful working-class sleuth Montague Egg. This sumptuous feast of criminal doings and undoings includes a vintage double identity and a horrid incident of feline assassination that will tease the minds of cat-lovers everywhere. Not to be missed are "The Incredible Elopement of Peter Wimsey" (with a lovely American woman-turned-zombie) and eight more puzzlers penned in inimitable style by the mistress of murder.
Includes:
The image in the mirror --
The incredible elopement of Lord Peter Wimsey --
The queen's square --
The necklace of pearls --
The poisoned dow '08 --
Sleuths on the scent --
Murder in the morning --
One too many --
Murder at Pentecost --
Maher-Shalal-Hashbaz --
The man who knew how --
The fountain plays.
Have His Carcase (Lord Peter Wimsey, #8)
Dorothy L. Sayers
The second Dorothy L. Sayers classic to feature mystery writer Harriet Vane, Have His Carcase. Harriet’s discovery of a murdered body on the beach before it is swept out to sea unites her once more with the indomitable Lord Peter Wimsey, as together they attempt to solve a most lethal mystery, and find themselves become much closer than mere sleuthing partners in the process.
In the Teeth of the Evidence
Dorothy L. Sayers
A fleeting killer's green mustache. A corpse clutching a note with misplaced vowels. A telephone with the unmistakable ring of death. A hopeful heir's dreams of fortune done in when nature beats him to the punch. A playwright's unwatered-down honor that is thicker than blood.In each case, the murder baffles the local authorities. For his Lordship and the spirited salesman-sleuth Montague Egg, a corpse is an intriguing invitation to unravel the postmortem puzzles of fascinating falsehoods, mysterious motives and diabolical demises.
Contains:
In the teeth of evidence --
Absolutely elsewhere --
A shot at goal --Dirt cheap --
Bitter almonds --
False weight --
The professor's manuscript --
The milk-bottles --
Dilemma --
An arrow o'er the house --Scrawns --
Nebuchadnezzar --
The inspiration of Mr. budd --
Blood sacrifice --
Suspicion --
The leopard lady --
The Cyprian cat.
Lord Peter: A Collection of All the Lord Peter Wimsey Stories
Dorothy L. Sayers
The abominable history of the man with copper fingers --
The entertaining episode of the article in question --
The fascinating problem of Uncle Meleager's will --
The fantastic horror of the cat in the bag --
The unprincipled affair of the practical joker --
The undignified melodrama of the bone of contention --
The vindictive story of the footsteps that ran --
The bibulous business of a matter of taste --
The learned adventure of the dragon's head --
The piscatorial farce of the stolen stomach --
The unsolved puzzle of the man with no face --
The adventurous exploit of the cave of Ali Baba --
The image in the mirror --
The incredible elopement of Lord Peter Wimsey --
The queen's square --
The necklace of pearls --
In the teeth of the evidence --
Absolutely elsewhere --
Striding folly --
The haunted policeman --
Talboys --
Coda : Sayers, Lord Peter, and God / by Carolyn Heilbrun --
Codetta : Greedy night, a parody / by E.C. Bentley
Lord Peter: The Complete Lord Peter Wimsey Stories
Dorothy L. Sayers
An alternate cover edition can be found here.
All 21 of Dorothy Sayers' short stories about Lord Peter Wimsey, eccentric amateur sleuth. Also includes an article about Sayers and a parody of "Gaudy Night".
From "Lord Peter Views the Body" (1928)
1. The Abominable History of the Man with Copper Fingers
2. The Entertaining Episode of the Article in Question
3. The Fascinating Problem of Uncle Meleager's Will
4. The Fantastic Horror of the Cat in the Bag
5. The Unprincipled Affair of the Practical Joker
6. The Undignified Melodrama of the Bone of Contention
7. The Vindictive Story of the Footsteps That Ran
8. The Bibulous Business of a Matter of Taste
9. The Learned Adventure of the Dragon's Head
10. The Piscatorial Farce of the Stolen Stomach
11. The Unsolved Puzzle of the Man with No Face
12. The Adventurous Exploit of the Cave of Ali Baba
From "Hangman's Holiday" (1933)
1. The Image in the Mirror
2. The Incredible Elopement of Lord Peter Wimsey
3. The Queen's Square
4. The Necklace of Pearls
From "In the Teeth of the Evidence" (1939)
1. In the Teeth of the Evidence
2. Absolutely Elsewhere
From "Striding Folly" (1972)
1. Striding Folly
2. The Haunted Policeman
3. Talboys
Also
Coda: Sayers, Lord Peter and God by Carolyn Heilbrun
Codetta: Greedy Night, A Parody by E. C. Bentley
Lord Peter Views the Body (Lord Peter Wimsey #4)
Dorothy L. Sayers
In this delightful collection of Wimsey exploits, Dorothy L. Sayers reveals a gruesome, grotesque but absolutely bewitching side rarely shown in Lord Peter's full-length adventures.Lord Peter views the body in 12 tantalizing and bizarre ways in this outstanding collection. He deals with such marvels as the man with copper fingers, Uncle Meleager's missing will, the cat in the bag, the footsteps that ran, the stolen stomach, the man without a face...and with such clues as cyanide, jewels, a roast chicken and a classic crossword puzzle.
Mind of the Maker
Dorothy L. Sayers
Mystery writer, theologian, and culture critic Dorothy L. Sayers examines anew such ideas as the image of God, the Trinity, free will, and evil. 5 cassettes.
Murder Must Advertise (Lord Peter Wimsey, #10)
Dorothy L. Sayers
When ad man Victor Dean falls down the stairs in the offices of Pym's Publicity, a respectable London advertising agency, it looks like an accident. Then Lord Peter Wimsey is called in, and he soon discovers there's more to copywriting than meets the eye. A bit of cocaine, a hint of blackmail, and some wanton women can be read between the lines. And then there is the brutal succession of murders -- 5 of them -- each one a fixed fee for advertising a deadly secret.
Striding Folly: A Collection of Mysteries (Lord Peter Wimsey, #15)
Dorothy L. Sayers
In his final three stories, Lord Peter confronts the greatest mystery of all—fatherhood...
For decades, Lord Peter Wimsey has made life tough for England’s criminal class. In town and country he solved some of the most baffling mysteries of the Jazz Age, facing down killers armed only with wit, charm, and a keen nose for deception. His work brought him one great reward: the love of beautiful mystery novelist Harriet Vane. After years of pleading, he has finally convinced her to marry him. Now the real adventure begins.
In the final three Wimsey stories, Lord Peter confronts land barons, killers, and the terror that comes from raising three young sons. Through it all, his clear thinking never fails him, and he solves these last puzzles as successfully as he did his first. He may be a family man now, but like good wine, a great detective only gets better with age.
This edition features an illustrated biography of Dorothy L. Sayers including rare images from the Marion E. Wade Center at Wheaton College.
Striding Folly (Lord Peter Wimsey #15)
Dorothy L. Sayers
Three of Lord Peter Wimsey's most baffling cases demonstrate his unique detction skills at their most spectacular.
The engima of a house numbered thirteen in a street of even numbers; an indignant child accused of theft, a dream about a game of chess that uncovers the true story behind a violent death. Each of the stories introduces a different side of the twentieth century's most ingenious detective hero.
This book also features a biographical essay by Janet Hitchman, Sayers' first biographer.
Strong Poison (Lord Peter Wimsey, #6)
Dorothy L. Sayers
Mystery novelist Harriet Vane knew all about poisons, and when her former lover 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.
The Documents in the Case
Dorothy L. Sayers
The grotesquely grinning corpse in the Devonshire shack was a man who died horribly -- with a dish of mushrooms at his side. His body contained enough death-dealing muscarine to kill 30 people. Why would an expert on fungi feast on a large quantity of this particularly poisonous species. A clue to the brilliant murderer, who had baffled the best minds in London, was hidden in a series of letters and documents that no one seemed to care about, except the dead man's son.
The Five Red Herrings (Lord Peter Wimsey, #6)
Dorothy L. Sayers
The body was on the pointed rocks alongside the stream. The artist might have fallen from the cliff where he was painting, but there are too many suspicious elements—particularly the medical evidence that proves he'd been dead nearly half a day, though eyewitnesses had seen him alive a scant hour earlier. And then there are the six prime suspects—all of them artists, all of whom wished him dead. Five are red herrings, but one has created a masterpiece of murder that baffles everyone, including Lord Peter Wimsey.
The Gospel in Dorothy L. Sayers: Selections from Her Novels, Plays, Letters, and Essays (The Gospel in Great Writers)
Dorothy L. Sayers
In this anthology, renowned murder mystery writer Dorothy L. Sayers tackles faith, doubt, human nature, and the most dramatic story ever told.
For almost a century, a series of labyrinthine murder mysteries have kept fans turning pages hungrily as Lord Peter Wimsey and Harriet Vane discover whodunit, again and again.
Detective novel enthusiasts may not know that for almost as many years, Christian thinkers have appreciated the same Dorothy L. Sayers for her acumen as an essayist, playwright, apologist, and preeminent translator of Dante's Divine Comedy.
Now, for the first time, an anthology brings together the best of both worlds. The selections uncover the gospel themes woven throughout Sayers's popular fiction as well as her religious plays, correspondence, talks, and essays. Clues dropped throughout her detective stories reveal an attention to matters of faith that underlies all her work.
Those who know Sayers from her nonfiction writings may wonder how she could also write popular genre fiction. Sayers, like her friend G. K. Chesterton, found murder mysteries a vehicle to explore the choices characters make between good and evil. Along with C. S. Lewis and the other Inklings, with whom she maintained a lively correspondence, Sayers used her popular fiction to probe deeper questions. She addressed not only matters of guilt and innocence, sin and redemption, but also the cost of war, the role of the conscience, and the place of women in society.
None of these themes proved any hindrance to spinning a captivating yarn. Her murder mysteries are more reminiscent of Jane Austen than Arthur Conan Doyle, with all the tense interpersonal exploration of the modern novel.
The Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries Volume Two: The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club / Strong Poison / The Five Red Herrings / Have His Carcase
Dorothy L. Sayers
The British aristocrat and sleuth takes on four more puzzling whodunits in this beloved series from “one of the greatest mystery story writers” (Los Angeles Times). A gentleman needs hobbies. For Lord Peter Wimsey—a Great War veteran with a touch of shell shock—collecting rare books, sampling fine wines, and catching criminals are all most pleasant diversions. In these Golden Age whodunits, “Lord Peter can hardly be spared from the ranks of the great detectives of the printed page” (The New York Times). The Unpleasantness at the Bellona On Armistice Day, a wealthy general dies in his club, surrounded by fellow veterans—while across town his sister also dies suspiciously, throwing a half-million-pound inheritance into turmoil. Now club member Lord Peter Wimsey must fight an uphill battle to solve the case. Strong Lord Peter Wimsey comes to the trial of Harriet Vane for a glimpse at one of the most engaging murder cases London has seen in years. There is little doubt the woman will face the hangman. A mildly popular mystery novelist, she stands accused of poisoning her fiancé, a literary author and well-known advocate of free love. But as Lord Peter watches Harriet in the dock, he begins to doubt her guilt—and to fall in love. The Five Red In the idyllic village of Kirkcudbright on the Scottish coast, every resident and visitor has two things in They either fish or paint (or both), and they all hate Sandy Campbell. So when the painter’s body is found at the bottom of a steep hill, Wimsey suspects someone’s taken a creative approach to the art of murder. Have His Harriet Vane has gone on vacation to forget her recent murder trial and, more importantly, to forget the man who cleared her name—the dapper, handsome, and maddening Lord Peter Wimsey. But when she finds a dead body on the beach, only the gentleman sleuth can help her solve a murder after all the evidence has washed out to sea.
The Mind of the Maker
Dorothy L. Sayers
This classic, with a new introduction by Madeleine L'Engle, is by turns an entrancing meditation on language; a piercing commentary on the nature of art and why so much of what we read, hear, and see falls short; and a brilliant examination of the fundamental tenets of Christianity.
The Mind of the Maker will be relished by those already in love with Dorothy L. Sayers and those who have not yet met her. A mystery writer, a witty and perceptive theologian, culture critic, and playwright, Dorothy Sayers sheds new, unexpected light on a specific set of statements made in the Christian creeds. She examines anew such ideas as the image of God, the Trinity, free will, and evil. In these pages a wholly revitalized understanding of them emerges. The author finds the key in the parallels between the creation of God and the human creative process. She continually refers to each in a way that illuminates both.
The Nine Tailors (Lord Peter Wimsey, #11)
Dorothy L. Sayers
When a disfigured corpse is discovered in a country parish, the local rector pleads with Lord Peter to take on what will become one of his most brilliant and complicated cases.
The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club (Lord Peter Wimsey, #5)
Dorothy L. Sayers
Ninety-year-old General Fentiman was definitely dead, but no one knew exactly when he had died—and the time of death was the determining factor in a half-million-pound inheritance. Lord Peter Wimsey would need every bit of his amazing skills to unravel the mysteries of why the General's lapel was without a red poppy on Armistice Day, how the club's telephone was fixed without a repairman, and, most puzzling of all, why the great man's knee swung freely when the rest of him was stiff with rigor mortis.
The Wimsey Papers (Lord Peter Wimsey)
Dorothy L. Sayers
Choice selections from the Wimsey family’s correspondence during World War II. Intended by Dorothy Sayers primarily as a form of commentary on the war, on topics ranging from British life and government to foreign powers and dreams for the post-war future, it serves as a fascinating appendix to the adventures of Lord Peter Wimsey and his companions.
The Zeal of Thy House
Dorothy L. Sayers
Dorothy L. Sayers took her inspiration from a monk's account of the fire of 1174, and the subsequent rebuilding of Canterbury Cathedral Quire. She portrays William of Sens, the chosen architect, as eaten away by pride in his splendid work, unable to give glory to God for his achievement. Enacted in the presence of a group of graciously influential archangels, the play reveals the carelessness of some of the monks, resulting in the terrifying fall that cripples William. His agony brings him to repentance and gratitude before God, and finally to the renunciation of his role, leaving the completion of the rebuilding to others.
Thrones, Dominations (Lord Peter Wimsey/Harriet Vane #1)
Dorothy L. Sayers
The wife of a wealthy man is found dead, and it is up to Lord Peter Wimsey and his wife, Harriet, to solve the case.
Unnatural Death (Lord Peter Wimsey, #3)
Dorothy L. Sayers
The wealthy Agatha Dawson is dead--a trifle sooner than expected--but there are no apparent signs of foul play. Lord Peter Wimsey, however, senses that something is amiss and refuses to let the case rest--even without any clues or leads. Suddenly, he is faced with another murder: Agatha's maid. Can super-sleuth Wimsey find the murderer and solve the case before he becomes the killer's next victim?The intricate trail of horror and senseless murder leads from a beautiful Hampshire village to a fashionable London flat and a deliberate test of amour.
Whose Body? (Lord Peter Wimsey, #1)
Dorothy L. Sayers
The stark naked body was lying in the tub. Not unusual for a proper bath, but highly irregular for murder -- especially with a pair of gold pince-nez deliberately perched before the sightless eyes. What's more, the face appeared to have been shaved after death. The police assumed that the victim was a prominent financier, but Lord Peter Wimsey, who dabbled in mystery detection as a hobby, knew better. In this, his first murder case, Lord Peter untangles the ghastly mystery of the corpse in the bath.
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