Synopsis
"A model detective story...Fascinating."
-New York Times
The great Dorothy L. Sayers is considered by many to be the premier detective novelist of the Golden Age, and her dashing sleuth, Lord Peter Wimsey, one of mystery fiction's most enduring and endearing protagonists. Acclaimed author Ruth Rendell has expressed her admiration for Sayers's work, praising her "great fertility of invention, ingenuity, and wonderful eye for detail." The Dorothy L. Sayers classic, Strong Poison, is now back in print with an introduction by Elizabeth George, herself a crime fiction master. In Strong Poison, Sayers introduces Harriet Vane, a mystery writer who is accused of poisoning her fianc� and must now join forces with Lord Peter to escape a murder conviction and the hangman's noose.
Review
Ian Carmichael is a veteran British actor. His lengthy career includes several portrayals of Lord Peter Wimsey for BBC Television, as well as appearances in other TV series, stage productions, and feature films.
Mystery novelist Harriet Vane knew all about poisons, and when her fianc� 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--as determined as he was to make her his wife.
Strong Poison
This thrilling story revolves around mystery novelist Harriet Vane who knew all about poisons. When her former lover dies, as prescribed in one of her books, a jury of her peers is determined to prove her guilty. But Lord Peter Wimsey was committed to proving her innocence.
This thrilling story revolves around mystery novelist Harriet Vane who knew all about poisons."
Lord Peter
One of the founding mothers of mystery, Dorothy Sayers first introduced the popular character Lord Peter Wimsey in 1923 with the publication of Whose Body? Over the next twenty years, more novels and short stories about the aristocratic amateur sleuth appeared, each one as cunningly written as the next.Now in single volume, here are all the Lord Peter Wimsey stories, a treasure for any mystery lover. From "The Fantastic Horror of the Cat in the Bag" to "The Image in the Mirror" and "Talboys," this collection is Lord Peter at his best -- and a true testament to the art of detective fiction.
From "The Fantastic Horror of the Cat in the Bag" to "The Image in the Mirror" and "Talboys," this collection is Lord Peter at his best -- and a true testament to the art of detective fiction."
Delphi Complete Works of Dorothy L. Sayers (Illustrated)
The English scholar and novelist Dorothy L. Sayers penned numerous mystery stories, featuring the debonair Lord Peter Wimsey. An archetype for the British gentleman detective, this unique literary detective is a dilettante that solves mysteries for his own amusement, often assisted by his valet Bunter. The first novel in the series, ‘Whose Body?’ (1923), was followed by a string of bestselling mysteries that are the epitome of the Golden Age of Detective fiction. In later years, Sayers turned to writing scholarly translations, theological plays and non-fiction works, seeking to explain the central doctrines of Christianity clearly and concisely. This comprehensive eBook presents Sayers’ complete fictional works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts, informative introductions and bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Sayers’ life and works * Concise introductions to the major texts * All 16 Lord Peter Wimsey books, with individual contents tables * Includes the collaborative ‘Detection Club’ novels, with rare works appearing for the first time in digital publishing * Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the texts * Notable translations available in no other collection * Includes rare plays and non-fiction * Ordering of texts into chronological order and genres Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The Lord Peter Wimsey Books Whose Body? (1923) Clouds of Witness (1926) Unnatural Death (1927) The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club (1928) Lord Peter Views the Body (1928) Strong Poison (1930) The Five Red Herrings (1931) Have His Carcase (1932) Murder Must Advertise (1933) Hangman’s Holiday (1933) The Nine Tailors (1934) Gaudy Night (1935) Busman’s Honeymoon (1937) In the Teeth of the Evidence (1939) The Wimsey Papers (1940) Striding Folly (1972) The Collaborative Novels The Documents in the Case (1930) The Floating Admiral (1931) [one chapter cannot appear due to copyright restrictions] Ask a Policeman (1933) [one chapter cannot appear due to copyright restrictions] Six against the Yard (1936) Double Death (1939) [one chapter cannot appear due to copyright restrictions] The Shorter Fiction A Treasury of Sayers Stories (1958) The Translations Tristan in Brittany (1929) Dante’s Hell (1949) Dante’s Purgatory (1955) The Song of Roland (1957) The Plays The Zeal of Thy House (1938) He That Should Come (1938) The Devil to Pay (1939) The Just Vengeance (1946) The Non-Fiction The Greatest Drama Ever Staged (1938) Strong Meat (1939) The Mind of the Maker (1941) Unpopular Opinions (1946) The Lost Tools of Learning (1948) Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to purchase this eBook as a Parts Edition of individual eBooks
The first novel in the series, ‘Whose Body?’ (1923), was followed by a string of bestselling mysteries that are the epitome of the Golden Age of Detective fiction."
Four Classic Dorothy L. Sayers Mysteries
FICTION-MYSTERY/DETECTIVE
FICTION-MYSTERY/DETECTIVE"
The Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries Volume Two
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 Club: 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 Poison: 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 Herrings: In the idyllic village of Kirkcudbright on the Scottish coast, every resident and visitor has two things in common: 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 Carcase: 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 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)."
Dorothy L. Sayers
Dorothy L. Sayers was one of the "Queens of Crime." Alongside writers like Agatha Christie, she perfected the whodunnit, but also used the genre to explore social, ethical, and emotional matters. Her characters, particularly Lord Peter Wimsey and his investigative partner Harriet Vane, struggle with the complexities of life and love in a rapidly changing world while solving some of the most intricate and complex mysteries ever offered to the reading public. Sayers was also an important theoretician of detective fiction, a religious dramatist, a public intellectual, and one of the 20th century's most important translators of Dante. While focusing on her mystery fiction, this companion offers a full view of all aspects of Sayers's career. It is an ideal introduction for readers new to Sayers's diverse and rewarding body of work, and an invaluable companion for her many fans.
Dorothy L. Sayers was one of the "Queens of Crime."
Conundrums for the Long Week-end
"In Conundrums for the Long Week-End, Robert McGregor and Ethan Lewis explore how Sayers used her fictional hero to comment on, and come to terms with, the social upheaval of the time: world wars, the crumbling of the privileged aristocracy, the rise of democracy, and the expanding struggle of women for equality. A reflection of the age, Lord Peter's character changed tremendously, mirroring the developing subtleties of his creator's evolving worldview." "Scholars of the Modern Age, fans of the mystery genre, and admirers of Sayers's fiction are sure to appreciate McGregor and Lewis's incisive examination of the literary, social, and historical context of this prized author's most popular work."--Jacket.
"In Conundrums for the Long Week-End, Robert McGregor and Ethan Lewis explore how Sayers used her fictional hero to comment on, and come to terms with, the social upheaval of the time: world wars, the crumbling of the privileged aristocracy ..."
On the Case with Lord Peter Wimsey
She's "one of the greatest mystery story writers of this century" says the Los Angeles Times and one of the bestselling, too! Three outstanding detective novels featuring the deft and debonair Lord Peter Wimsey and the inimitable Harriet Vane: Strong Poison, Have His Carcase, and Unnatural Death. You don't need to be a detective to figure out why they sell so well!
Contains: Strong Poison; Have His Carcase; Unnatural Death."
The Lord Peter Wimsey MEGAPACK®
Lord Peter Wimsey DSO is the hero of a series of detective novels and stories by Dorothy L. Sayers. A dilettante who solves mysteries for his own amusement, Wimsey is an archetype for the British gentleman detective. Lord Peter is often assisted by his valet and former batman, Mervyn Bunter; his good friend and later brother-in-law, police detective Charles Parker; and in a few books by Harriet Vane, who becomes his wife. Included are 11 novels and 25 stories. NOVELS: WHOSE BODY? (1923) CLOUDS OF WITNESS (1926) THE UNPLEASANTNESS AT THE BELLONA CLUB (1928) STRONG POISON (1930) THE FIVE RED HERRINGS (1931) GAUDY NIGHT (1931) HAVE HIS CARCASE (1932) MURDER MUST ADVERTISE (1933) THE NINE TAILORS (1934) BUSMAN'S HONEYMOON (1937) STRIDING FOLLY (1939) SHORT STORIES: THE HAUNTED POLICEMAN THE IMAGE IN THE MIRROR THE INCREDIBLE ELOPEMENT OF LORD PETER WIMSEY THE QUEEN'S SQUARE THE NECKLACE OF PEARLS THE MAN WHO KNEW HOW THE FOUNTAIN PLAYS 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 POISONED DOW '08 SLEUTHS ON THE SCENT MURDER IN THE MORNING ONE TOO MANY MURDER AT PENTECOST MAHER-SHALAL-HASHBAZ If you enjoy this ebook, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see more of the 350+ volumes in this series, covering adventure, historical fiction, mysteries, westerns, ghost stories, science fiction -- and much, much more!
NOVELS: WHOSE BODY? (1923) CLOUDS OF WITNESS (1926) THE UNPLEASANTNESS AT THE BELLONA CLUB (1928) STRONG POISON (1930) THE FIVE RED HERRINGS (1931) GAUDY NIGHT (1931) HAVE HIS CARCASE (1932) MURDER MUST ADVERTISE (1933) THE NINE TAILORS ..."
A Study of the Novels of Dorothy L. Sayers
The object of this dissertation is to analyze and evaluate the achievement of Dorothy Sayers as a detective novelist. Whose Body?, the first of her series of twelve novels, was published in 1923, just at the beginning of the Golden Age of mystery fiction. Whose Body? and her next three books firmly established Miss Sayers as a master of plot. This mastery was achieved by a combination of two things: first, a style that was humorous and facile, yet intellectual without being pretentious; second, a manner of telling the story that was straight-forward and played fair with the reader while maintaining an air of the dramatic. The author's inventive imagination is shown by the bizarre means of death and the motive for murder which she contrived. Documents in the Case, and Strong Poison, both published in 1930, proved Miss Sayers's ability to draw character. In the former book she used an entirely new set of people, and in the latter returned to Lord Peter Wimsey and his friends, central figures in earlier books. Both groups of characters were remarkably human and lifelike compared with those previously depicted. These qualities of character resulted in part from her decision to say something in her novels, that is, to make them criticisms of life as well as intellectual puzzles for the reader. These two books and her next three placed a strong emphasis on both character development and theme. Murder Must Advertise began her last group of books, in which a vividly described setting was added to a unique plot, realistic characters, and a specific theme. These last books, with setting emphasized, were written in the mid-1930s after the detective novel had firmly established itself as an important branch of fiction; they moved very far toward being straight novels. In the last two, Gaudy Night and Busman's Honeymoon, the detective interests were minor elements. Just bordering on success as a novelist -- as distinguished from a mystery writer -- Miss Sayers turned away from fiction for drama. Her achievements in fiction, however, proved to be essential to her later successes as a dramatist, essayist, and translator. In this dissertation each novel is analyzed in chronological order. The books which are least important in Miss Sayers's development are grouped together in two chapters of three books each and discussed in less detail than the others.
In this dissertation each novel is analyzed in chronological order. The books which are least important in Miss Sayers's development are grouped together in two chapters of three books each and discussed in less detail than the others."
Gaudy Night (a Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries)
Dorothy Leigh Sayers 13 June 1893 - 17 December 1957 was a renowned English crime writer, poet, playwright, essayist, translator, and Christian humanist. She was also a student of classical and modern languages.She is best known for her mysteries, a series of novels and short stories set between the First and Second World Wars that feature English aristocrat and amateur sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey, which remain popular to this day. However, Sayers herself considered her translation of Dante's Divine Comedy to be her best work. She is also known for her plays, literary criticism, and essays.Sayers began working out the plot of her first novel some time in 1920-21. The seeds of the plot for Whose Body? can be seen in a letter that Sayers wrote on 22 January 1921:My detective story begins brightly, with a fat lady found dead in her bath with nothing on but her pince-nez. Now why did she wear pince-nez in her bath? If you can guess, you will be in a position to lay hands upon the murderer, but he's a very cool and cunning fellow ... (p. 101, Reynolds)Lord Peter Wimsey burst upon the world of detective fiction with an explosive "Oh, damn!" and continued to engage readers in eleven novels and two sets of short stories, the final novel ending with a very different "Oh, damn!". Sayers once commented that Lord Peter was a mixture of Fred Astaire and Bertie Wooster, which is most evident in the first five novels. However, it is evident through Lord Peter's development as a rounded character that he existed in Sayers's mind as a living, breathing, fully human being.Sayers introduced the character of detective novelist Harriet Vane in Strong Poison. She remarked more than once that she had developed the "husky voiced, dark-eyed" Harriet to put an end to Lord Peter via matrimony. But in the course of writing Gaudy Night, Sayers imbued Lord Peter and Harriet with so much life that she was never able, as she put it, to "see Lord Peter exit the stage".Sayers did not content herself with writing pure detective stories; she explored the difficulties of First World War veterans in The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, discussed the ethics of advertising in Murder Must Advertise, and advocated women's education (then a controversial subject) and role in society in Gaudy Night. In Gaudy Night, Miss Barton writes a book attacking the Nazi doctrine of Kinder, Kirche, Küche, which restricted women's roles to family activities, and in many ways the whole of Gaudy Night can be read as an attack on Nazi social doctrine. The book has been described as "the first feminist mystery novel."Sayers's Christian and academic interests are also apparent in her detective series. In The Nine Tailors, one of her most well-known detective novels, the plot unfolds largely in and around an old church dating back to the Middle Ages. Change ringing of bells also forms an important part of the novel. In Have His Carcase, the Playfair cipher and the principles of cryptanalysis are explained. Her short story Absolutely Elsewhere refers to the fact that (in the language of modern physics) the only perfect alibi for a crime is to be outside its light cone, while The Fascinating Problem of Uncle Meleager's Will contains a literary crossword puzzle.Sayers also wrote a number of short stories about Montague Egg, a wine salesman who solves mysteries.
The book has been described as "the first feminist mystery novel."Sayers's Christian and academic interests are also apparent in her detective series."
Thrones, Dominations
Deemed "one of the greatest mystery writers of this century" by the Los Angeles Times, Dorothy L. Sayers first captivated readers nearly seventy years ago with her beloved sleuths Lord Peter Wimsey and Harriet Vane in the novel Stong Poison. In Busmans's Honeymoon, her last completed Wimsey/Vane novel, Lord Peter and Harriet culminated their partnership with marriage. Now Thrones, Dominations, Sayers' uncompleted last novel, satisfies the vast readership hungry to know what happened after the honeymoon. Here award-winning author Jill Paton Walsh picks up where Sayers left off, bringing Wimsey and Vane brilliantly to life in Sayers' unmistakable voice. Readers and reviewers are rejoicing at the return of this delightful sleuthing couple--as adept at solving a baffling murder mystery as they are a balancing the delicate demands of their loving union.
Deemed "one of the greatest mystery writers of this century" by the Los Angeles Times, Dorothy L. Sayers first captivated readers nearly seventy years ago with her beloved sleuths Lord Peter Wimsey and Harriet Vane in the novel Stong Poison ..."
Komentar
Posting Komentar