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Set against the backdrop of post-war England, this novel intertwines a clever detective plot with rich societal commentary. It explores the humorous yet poignant idea of an exclusive club where the living and the deceased are indistinguishable, reflecting on the rigidity of English society. Katherine Kenny noted its success, highlighting its tightly woven narrative and the vivid portrayal of life during that era, making it a standout in Sayers' early fiction.
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The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club, Dorothy L. Sayers
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- Released
- 2024
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- Subtitle
- A Lord Peter Wimsey Mystery
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Dorothy L. Sayers
- Publisher
- Ancient Wisdom Publications
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 230
- ISBN13
- 9781957990750
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Adventure, Mystery Novels, Thriller, Classics, Suspense, Murders, Fun, Gifts for grandpa, Detective Fiction, British Literature, Series, England, Great Britain, Detective, London, Cozy Crime, Scotland Yard, Golden Age of English Detective Fiction (1920–1939)
- First published
- 1928
- Original title
- The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club
- Rating
- 3.75 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of post-war England, this novel intertwines a clever detective plot with rich societal commentary. It explores the humorous yet poignant idea of an exclusive club where the living and the deceased are indistinguishable, reflecting on the rigidity of English society. Katherine Kenny noted its success, highlighting its tightly woven narrative and the vivid portrayal of life during that era, making it a standout in Sayers' early fiction.