Gaudy Night (Lord Peter Wimsey, #12)
by Dorothy L. Sayers
Gaudy Night by Dorothy L. Sayers holds a highly rated rating of 4.26 out of 5, based on 14.8K reader ratings. First published in 1935. The book spans 501 pages.
About Gaudy Night
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 third Dorothy L. Sayers classic to feature mystery writer Harriet Vane, Gaudy Night is now back in print with an introduction by Elizabeth George, herself a crime fiction master. Gaudy Night takes Harriet and her paramour, Lord Peter, to Oxford University, Harriet’s alma mater, for a reunion, only to find themselves the targets of a nightmare of harassment and mysterious, murderous threats.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Dorothy L. Sayers |
| Published | 1935 |
| Pages | 501 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Classics, Romance |
| Average Rating | 4.26 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 14,750 |
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What genre is Gaudy Night?
Gaudy Night is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Gaudy Night worth reading?
Based on 14.8K reader ratings, Gaudy Night has an average score of 4.26 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Gaudy Night?
Gaudy Night has 501 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Gaudy Night?
Gaudy Night was written by Dorothy L. Sayers. It was first published in 1935.
What is the ISBN for Gaudy Night?
The ISBN-13 for Gaudy Night is 9780061043500.0.
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