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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Dorothy_LDorothy L. Sayers - Wikipedia

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   Dorothy Leigh Sayers ( / sɛərz / SAIRZ; [n 2] 13 June 1893 – 17 December 1957) was an English crime novelist, playwright, translator and critic. Born in Oxford, Sayers was brought up in rural East Anglia and educated at Godolphin School in Salisbury and Somerville College, Oxford, graduating with first class honours in medieval French.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_works_by_Dorothy_LList of works by Dorothy L. Sayers - Wikipedia

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   Dorothy Leigh Sayers (usually styled as Dorothy L. Sayers; 1893–1957) was an English crime writer, poet, playwright, essayist, translator and Christian humanist; she was also a student of classical and modern languages. She is perhaps best known for her mysteries, a series of novels and short stories, set between the First and Second World ...

   Title [4] [9] [10] [11]	Year Of First Publication	First Edition Publisher (london, Except ...
   Whose Body?	1923	Boni & Liveright, New York
   Clouds of Witness	1926	Unwin
   Unnatural Death	1927	Benn
   The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club	1928	Benn

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4. www.sayers.org.uk › biographySayers' Biography — Dorothy L Sayers

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   Learn about the life and achievements of Dorothy L Sayers, the creator of Lord Peter Wimsey and a pioneer of crime fiction, theology and translation. Explore her novels, plays, essays, translations and more on her official website.

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6. www.britannica.com › biography › Dorothy-L-SayersDorothy L. Sayers | Mystery Novelist, Detective Fiction ...

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   Apr 5, 2024 · Dorothy L. Sayers (born June 13, 1893, Oxford, Oxfordshire, Eng.—died Dec. 17, 1957, Witham, Essex) was an English scholar and writer whose numerous mystery stories featuring the witty and charming Lord Peter Wimsey combined the attractions of scholarly erudition and cultural small talk with the puzzle of detection.

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7. www.goodreads.com › author › showDorothy L. Sayers (Author of Whose Body?) - Goodreads

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   • 4/5 (25.6K)
   • Death Date: December 17, 1957

   • Birth Date: June 13, 1893

   • Whose Body? (Lord Peter Wimsey, #1)
   • Strong Poison (Lord Peter Wimsey, #5)
   • Gaudy Night (Lord Peter Wimsey, #10)
   • Unnatural Death (Lord Peter Wimsey, #3)

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   What is the Dorothy L Sayers Society?

   • Read more The Dorothy L Sayers Society was founded in 1976 to promote the study of the life, works and thoughts of this great scholar and writer, to encourage the performance of her plays and the publication of books by and about her, to preserve original material for posterity and to provide assistance for researchers.

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   Who was Henry Sayers?

   • Henry Sayers, born at Tittleshall, Norfolk, was the son of the Rev Robert Sayers, from County Tipperary, Ireland. At the time of Sayers's birth her father was headmaster of Christ Church Cathedral School and chaplain of Christ Church, one of the colleges of the University of Oxford.

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   • The Society's aim is to support and promote the appreciation of the many aspects of Sayers' work and interests. This is done through events, publications, the support we give to writers, musicians, actors, designers, young bell ringers, and in promotion of other areas related to Sayers' life and works.

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9. www.goodreads.com › series › 42773Lord Peter Wimsey Series by Dorothy L. Sayers - Goodreads

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   A collection of detective novels and short stories featuring Lord Peter Wimsey, a bon vivant sleuth in 1920s-1930s Britain. Browse the books, ratings, reviews, and editions of the series by the author of Gaudy Night and Strong Poison.

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    Learn about the life and works of Dorothy L Sayers, a renowned English crime writer, poet, playwright, and Christian humanist. Join the Society to access publications, events, and resources related to her life and legacy.