Book Review: Strong Poison by Dorothy L. Sayers (1930)

Dorothy L. Sayers’ Strong Poison is a classic mystery novel published in 1930, set in the 1920s, that features her famous detective, Lord Peter Wimsey. This novel is particularly notable for its handling of the relationship between Wimsey and the accused murderer, Harriet Vane, and for its exploration of the role of women in society and the criminal justice system. The novel begins with the … Continue reading Book Review: Strong Poison by Dorothy L. Sayers (1930)

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)