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  • THE UNPLEASANTNESS AT THE BELLONA CLUB
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    THE UNPLEASANTNESS AT THE BELLONA CLUB
    DOROTHY L. SAYERS
    When General Fentiman is found dead in his armchair at the exclusive Bellona Club, what seems like a peaceful passing soon unravels into a perplexing mystery that only the astute Lord Peter Wimsey can untangle. As he navigates through a web of family secrets, financial intrigue, and wartime memories, Wimsey uncovers a trail that leads him to question the very nature of honor an...

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  • CLOUDS OF WITNESS
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    CLOUDS OF WITNESS
    DOROTHY L. SAYERS
    When Lord Peter Wimsey's brother, the Duke of Denver, stands accused of murder, the aristocratic sleuth must navigate a labyrinth of secrets, lies, and hidden motives to uncover the truth. Set against the backdrop of the English countryside, "Clouds of Witness" by Dorothy L. Sayers masterfully intertwines elements of mystery and social commentary, exploring themes of justice, h...

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  • LORD PETER VIEWS THE BODY
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    LORD PETER VIEWS THE BODY
    DOROTHY L. SAYERS
    In "Lord Peter Views the Body," Dorothy L. Sayers presents a collection of twelve captivating short stories featuring the astute and charming Lord Peter Wimsey. Each tale showcases his unparalleled detective skills as he navigates through a series of perplexing mysteries, from eerie disappearances to baffling murders. Sayers masterfully blends wit, intellect, and suspense, crea...

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  • UNNATURAL DEATH
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    UNNATURAL DEATH
    DOROTHY L. SAYERS
    Unnatural Death is a mystery novel written by Dorothy L. Sayers and published in 1927. The story is centered around the suspicious death of an elderly lady named Miss Agatha Dawson, who appeared to die of natural causes but had made a remark suggesting she may have been murdered. Lord Peter Wimsey, a wealthy amateur detective, becomes interested in the case and begins to invest...

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  • THE LORD PETER WIMSEY MYSTERIES VOLUME ONE
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    THE LORD PETER WIMSEY MYSTERIES VOLUME ONE
    DOROTHY L. SAYERS
    A special edition of the first three classic mysteries featuring British aristocrat and sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey. 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 help pass the time. In Whose Body?, a dead man wearing nothing but a pince-nez is found in the bathtub...

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  • WHOSE BODY?
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    WHOSE BODY?
    DOROTHY L. SAYERS
    In the debut mystery in Dorothy L. Sayers's acclaimed Lord Peter Wimsey series, the case of a dead bather draws Lord Peter into the first of many puzzling mysteries Lord Peter Wimsey spends his days tracking down rare books, and his nights hunting killers. Though the Great War has left his nerves frayed with shellshock, Wimsey continues to be London's greatest sleuth—and he's a...

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  • BUSMAN'S HONEYMOON
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    BUSMAN'S HONEYMOON
    DOROTHY L. SAYERS
    In this installment of the "literate and delightful" Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries, Harriet Vane's honeymoon with the dapper British detective is marred by murder ( Chicago Tribune ). It took several near-death experiences for Lord Peter Wimsey to convince Harriet Vane to be his wife, but she has finally relented. When the dapper detective marries Britain's most popular mystery a...

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  • CLOUDS OF WITNESS
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    CLOUDS OF WITNESS
    DOROTHY L. SAYERS
    Lord Peter Wimsey is shocked by the news that his own brother has been arrested for murder: "First-rate" ( Chicago Sun-Times ). After three months in Corsica, Lord Peter Wimsey has begun to forget that the gray, dangerous moors of England ever existed. But traveling through Paris, he receives a shock that jolts him back to reality. He sees it in the headlines splashed across ev...

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  • THE FIVE RED HERRINGS
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    THE FIVE RED HERRINGS
    DOROTHY L. SAYERS
    "Beyond question one of the most skillful mystery writers . . . offers a first rate piece of work. . . . Lord Peter Wimsey [is] at his amusing best. . . . The book is a treat" ( The New York Times ). The majestic landscape of the Scottish coast has attracted artists and fishermen for centuries. In the idyllic village of Kirkcudbright, every resident and visitor has two things i...

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  • GAUDY NIGHT
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    GAUDY NIGHT
    DOROTHY L. SAYERS
    Oxford is full of memories—and threats of murder—for Harriet Vane and Lord Peter Wimsey in this mystery that "stands out even among Miss Sayers's novels" ( The Times Literary Supplement ). Since she graduated from Oxford's Shrewsbury College, Harriet Vane has found fame by writing novels about ingenious murders. She also won infamy when she was accused of committing a murder he...

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  • HANGMAN'S HOLIDAY
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    HANGMAN'S HOLIDAY
    DOROTHY L. SAYERS
    Lord Peter Wimsey and Montague Egg confront menaces from purloined pearls to poisoned port in tales from "one of the greatest mystery story writers" ( Los Angeles Times ). In the annals of mystery writing, Lord Peter Wimsey and Montague Egg are among the most memorable detectives. Lord Peter—noble by birth, brilliant by nature—is a fly in the ointment of criminals across Britai...

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  • HAVE HIS CARCASE
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    HAVE HIS CARCASE
    DOROTHY L. SAYERS
    Lord Peter Wimsey and Harriet Vane investigate a dead body on the beach in this "nearly perfect detective story" by the author of Busman's Honeymoon ( Saturday Review ). 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. She is alone on a beach w...

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  • IN THE TEETH OF THE EVIDENCE
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    IN THE TEETH OF THE EVIDENCE
    DOROTHY L. SAYERS
    An irresistible collection of "truly remarkable" stories from the master of classic mysteries, featuring Lord Peter Wimsey and Montague Egg ( The New York Times). Most noblemen would prefer to avoid a charred corpse in a garage. But Lord Peter Wimsey has never seen such a body, and cannot resist the opportunity when it comes along. The corpse is burned beyond recognition, but t...

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  • LORD PETER VIEWS THE BODY
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    LORD PETER VIEWS THE BODY
    DOROTHY L. SAYERS
    A dozen whodunits to challenge the ingenious British aristocrat and sleuth—from "one of the greatest mystery story writers" ( Los Angeles Times ). Some aristocrats spend their lives shooting, but Lord Peter Wimsey is a hunter of a different kind: a bloodhound with a nose for murder. Before he became Britain's most famous detective, Lord Peter contented himself with solving the ...

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  • THE NINE TAILORS
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    THE NINE TAILORS
    DOROTHY L. SAYERS
    While ringing in the New Year, Lord Peter Wimsey discovers some old crimes: "A rattling good mystery" ( Kirkus Reviews ). Lord Peter Wimsey and his manservant Bunter are halfway across the wild flatlands of East Anglia when they make a wrong turn, straight into a ditch. They scramble over the rough country to the nearest church, where they find hospitality, dinner, and an invit...

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  • STRIDING FOLLY
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    STRIDING FOLLY
    DOROTHY L. SAYERS
    In three stories, Lord Peter Wimsey confronts land barons, killers—and fatherhood: "One of the most skillful of mystery writers" ( The New York Times ). 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...

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  • STRONG POISON
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    STRONG POISON
    DOROTHY L. SAYERS
    Harriet Vane may face the hangman for the murder of her fiancé—and only Lord Peter Wimsey can save her—in this "model detective story" ( The New York Times ). 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. Unfortunately for the detective, the crime's details are distractingly salacious, and t...

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  • UNNATURAL DEATH
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    UNNATURAL DEATH
    DOROTHY L. SAYERS
    When a terminally ill woman dies much earlier than expected, Lord Peter Wimsey suspects murder: "First-rate detection" ( The Cincinnati Enquirer ). Though never quick-witted, Agatha Dawson had an iron constitution and a will to fight that never abated in her old age. Even after three operations failed to rid her of her cancer, she refused to give in. But as her body began to we...

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  • THE UNPLEASANTNESS AT THE BELLONA CLUB
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    THE UNPLEASANTNESS AT THE BELLONA CLUB
    DOROTHY L. SAYERS
    "The special qualities of Dorothy Sayers' writing are seen here at their best" as Lord Peter battles to solve the murder of a war hero ( Saturday Review ). Even the Bellona Club's most devoted members would never call it lively. Its atmosphere is that of a morgue—or, at best, a funeral parlor—and on Armistice Day the gloom is only heightened. Veterans of the Great War gather at...

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  • LETTERS TO A DIMINISHED CHURCH
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    LETTERS TO A DIMINISHED CHURCH
    DOROTHY L. SAYERS
    What must a person believe to be a Christian? In this collection of 16 essays, famed author Dorothy L. Sayers discusses why the church desperately needs to refocus on doctrine, as doctrine impacts all of life. In her dynamic and sharp writings, Dorothy L. Sayers turned the popular perception of Christianity on its head. She argues that the essence of Christianity is in the char...

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  • THE LORD PETER WIMSEY MYSTERIES VOLUME TWO
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    THE LORD PETER WIMSEY MYSTERIES VOLUME TWO
    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...

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  • THE LORD PETER WIMSEY SHORT STORY COLLECTION
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    THE LORD PETER WIMSEY SHORT STORY COLLECTION
    DOROTHY L. SAYERS
    Four volumes of short stories featuring the iconic British aristocrat and sleuth 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...

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  • THE LORD PETER WIMSEY MYSTERIES VOLUME THREE
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    THE LORD PETER WIMSEY MYSTERIES VOLUME THREE
    DOROTHY L. SAYERS
    No mystery can stump the British aristocrat and sleuth in these four novels in the 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 Gol...

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  • THE DEVIL TO PAY
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    THE DEVIL TO PAY
    DOROTHY L. SAYERS
    In this play, Dorothy L. Sayers reworked the legend of Faustus as a serious 'comedy,' presenting Faustus as one who chooses wicked means as an end to an admirable goal: the relief of suffering (while becoming entirely focused on his own supposed satisfactions). In the last scene, in the Court of Heaven, Azrael, angel of the souls of the dead, claims Faustus' soul, opposing Meph...

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  • HE THAT SHOULD COME
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    HE THAT SHOULD COME
    DOROTHY L. SAYERS
    In this first of her plays for religious broadcasting, a nativity play, Dorothy L. Sayers wanted to convince listeners of the truth that Christ was born into our deeply problematic world, in his case, in territory overrun by an army of occupation. Although framed as it were by the voices of the three 'wise men' asking whether the birth of a particular child could possibly fulfi...

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  • THE JUST VENGEANCE
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    THE JUST VENGEANCE
    DOROTHY L. SAYERS
    In this play, Dorothy L. Sayers addressed the crimes and problems of human life, especially those of the victors in war, in an entirely novel way, by precipitating an airman in the very moment of his death back into the company of citizens of the "City," in this case, Lichfield. The citizens range from Adam and Eve (Adam himself the inventor of the axe which kills Abel) togethe...

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  • THE ZEAL OF THY HOUSE
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    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 t...

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  • THE EMPEROR CONSTANTINE
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    THE EMPEROR CONSTANTINE
    DOROTHY L. SAYERS
    A brief 'Prologue' by the 'Church' introduces the career of Constantine (from AD 305-337) with scenes from the empires of both west and east, concentrating on Constantine's progress to imperial power and inevitably in religious belief. He discovers Christ to be the God who has made him his earthly vice-regent as single Emperor. Summoning the Council of Nicaea in 325, an invigor...

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  • THE MAN BORN TO BE KING
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    THE MAN BORN TO BE KING
    DOROTHY L. SAYERS
    In twelve plays for broadcasting at monthly intervals, Dorothy L. Sayers drew on material from all four Gospels, keeping the theme of Jesus of Nazareth's divine kingship in focus throughout, while locating him firmly in the social and political context of his time. The first half cover episodes that precede the final journey to Jerusalem and the latter half primarily deal with ...

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  • THE MIND OF THE MAKER
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    THE MIND OF THE MAKER
    DOROTHY L. SAYERS
    An investigation into the nature of God and creativity from the author of the Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries, with an introduction by Madeleine L'Engle. From the first pages of Genesis, it is clear that God and man share one vital trait: the ability to create great works out of nothing. More than any other group, artists feel impelled to create, and this urge brings them closer to...

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