Books by "Dorothy Leigh Sayers"
9 books found
The New Decameron
by Dorothy Leigh Sayers, Helen Hamilton, William Frederick James Harvey, Storm Jameson, Bill Nobbs, Madeleine Nightingale, Sir Basil Blackwell, Sherard Vines, Michael Sadler, Francis Carco, Doreen Wallace, Camilla Doyle
1920
In "Mystery at the Rectory," Dorothy Fielding weaves an engaging tapestry of suspense, intrigue, and cozy charm set against the backdrop of the English countryside. The narrative unfolds within the confines of a quaint rectory, where a series of perplexing events disrupt the tranquil lives of its inhabitants. Fielding employs a richly descriptive literary style, invoking vivid imagery that immerses the reader in the atmospheric setting. The book resonates within the tradition of classic English mysteries, drawing inspiration from the works of authors such as Agatha Christie and Arthur Conan Doyle while introducing her unique voice and character depth. Dorothy Fielding, an author renowned for her ability to blend humor with mystery, often draws inspiration from her own experiences living in rural England. Her keen observations of human behavior and the idiosyncrasies of small-town life inform her storytelling. With a background in literature and a passion for unraveling complex narratives, Fielding crafts a tale that reflects her understanding of both the mundane and the extraordinary that coexists within a close-knit community. Readers searching for a compelling mystery that offers not only twists and turns but also a delightful sense of place will find "Mystery at the Rectory" an irresistible choice. Fielding's adept characterizations and clever plotting ensure that every page invites curiosity, making it a must-read for fans of the genre and anyone craving a captivating escape into a world of charm and enigma. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance. - Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Gathered here for the first time in one volume are all the short stories by the legendary mystery writer Dorothy L. Sayers. In this beguiling collection, Sayers conveys in her incomparable way the gruesome, the grotesque, and the bewitching. Here is the inimitable aristocrat, Lord Peter Wimsey, one of fiction's most popular detectives of all time, up to his usual exploits as he solves tantalizing puzzles, as only he can. And then there's the clever working-class salesman-sleuth, Montague Egg, who uses his everyday smarts to solve the cases that baffle the professionals. A sumptuous feast of criminal doings and undoings, Dorothy L. Sayers: The Complete Stories is a mystery lover's treasure trove of the amusing and appalling things that happen on the way to the gallows.
A naked body is discovered in the bathroom of a London architect's apartment. Is it Sir Reuben Levy, the well-known financier who recently disappeared? Or is it a stiff dragged from the dissecting rooms of St. Luke's Hospital? Lord Peter Wimsey must unravel the tangled threads that lead from a prostitute, to a well-known surgeon, and to a mysterious reunion at a London night-club.
Seventeen mystery stories deal with an enigmatic note, seven milk bottles, a fire, an apparent suicide, a secret grave, and an unexpected confession.