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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

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    Year Of First Publication
    First Edition Publisher (london, Except ...
    1923
    Boni & Liveright, New York
    1926
    Unwin
    1927
    Benn
    1928
    Benn
  3. Jun 9, 2024 · Dorothy L. Sayers 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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  4. 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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    • December 17, 1957
    • 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)
  5. 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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  7. 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.