Gaudy Night

Gaudy Night

by Dorothy L. Sayers

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Harriet Vane attends her Gaudy (reunion) at Oxford to find a mystery brewing. The first part of the book involves Harriet and the dons (professors) at her college. Lord Peter Wimsey also helps with the investigation by mid-book. The romantic tensions between Harriet and Peter are explored. Gaudy Night is rich with literary allusions and is beautifully written.

ISBN: 9780450053429

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"Captures Oxford high-table small-talk wonderfully."

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