Dorothy L. Sayers

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Focusing on the life of a pioneering figure, this biography explores Dorothy Sayers' multifaceted career as a mystery writer, playwright, and essayist, while also highlighting her personal joys and struggles. Notably one of the first women to earn an Oxford degree, Sayers is best known for her iconic characters, Lord Peter Wimsey and Harriet Vane. Through the insights of Reynolds, a close friend, readers gain a compelling and balanced view of Sayers as one of the 20th century's most creative and influential women, accompanied by 30 black-and-white photos.