Gaudy Night: the classic Oxford college mystery (Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries) - Softcover

L Sayers, Dorothy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1473621402 ISBN 13: 9781473621404

Publisher: Hodder Paperbacks, 2016

Synopsis

The 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.

'D. L. Sayers is one of the best detective story writers' Daily Telegraph

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.

'She brought to the detective novel originality, intelligence, energy and wit.' P. D. James

About this title

Review:

I admire her novels ... she has great fertility of invention, ingenuity and a wonderful eye for detail - Ruth Rendell She combined literary prose with powerful suspense, and it takes a rare talent to achieve that. A truly great storyteller. - Minette Walters Dorothy L Sayers is one of the best detective story writers - Daily Telegraph

From the Publisher:

A full cast dramatisation starring the wonderful Ian Carmichael as Lord Peter Wimsey in a role that he has made his own both on television and radio. Joanna David plays Wimsey's alta-ego and is a magnificent Harriet Vane. For any Sayers/Lord Peter Wimsey fan the end of the piece is truly moving. The release also provides bonus material from P D James and Jill Paton Walsh, and it is fascinating to hear the opinions of two of our leading crime writers discussing Dorothy L Sayers work with their unique insight.

About this edition

• Publisher: Hodder Paperbacks
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1473621402
• ISBN 13: 9781473621404
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 576