How The Queens of Crime Revolutionized The Golden Age of Detective Fiction

Introduction The Golden Age of Detective Fiction, which refers to the period between the two World Wars, witnessed the emergence of several women writers who made significant contributions to the mystery genre. These women writers challenged the male-dominated landscape of detective fiction, and their works continue to inspire readers and writers today. This essay aims to explore the best women mystery writers of the Golden … Continue reading How The Queens of Crime Revolutionized The Golden Age of Detective Fiction

Book Review: Gaudy Night by Dorothy L. Sayers (1935)

Gaudy Night is a mystery novel by Dorothy L. Sayers, featuring the characters of Harriet Vane and Lord Peter Wimsey. The novel was first published in 1935 and is the tenth in the Lord Peter Wimsey series. The story begins with Harriet Vane returning to her alma mater, the all-female Shrewsbury College in Oxford, to attend the Gaudy celebrations. However, the festivities are disrupted by … Continue reading Book Review: Gaudy Night by Dorothy L. Sayers (1935)