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A Treasury of Sayers Stories

Dorothy L. Sayers ranks among the leading writers of detective fiction from the golden age of British crime writing, and her Lord Peter Wimsey novels are a large part of why. This gathering brings together two dozen of her finest short mysteries, letting readers enjoy her sharp wit and clever puzzles in compact form.

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Each tale presents a crime, a set of clues, and an aristocratic sleuth who thinks his way toward the truth. Fans of country-house puzzles and tidy English detection will find plenty to savor, while newcomers get a fine introduction to one of the period's most admired storytellers.

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