Gaudy Night by Dorothy L. Sayers
"Gaudy Night" is a mystery novel set in a women's college at Oxford University. The protagonist, a successful mystery novelist, is invited back to her alma mater as a guest of honor and soon finds herself embroiled in a series of disturbing incidents, including poison pen letters, vandalism, and threats. As she investigates, she is forced to confront her own feelings about intellectual pursuits versus emotional commitments. The novel explores themes of women's roles in society, the value of education, and the balance between personal life and professional ambition.
The 557th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1935
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-500
- Words
- 104,000
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 8 lists:
- 4th on The Top 100 Crime Novels of All Time (Crime Writers' Association)
- 18th on The Top 100 Mystery Novels of All Time (Mystery Writers of America)
- 68th on The 100 Favorite Novels of Librarians (Bookman.com)
- 86th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 97th on 100 Best Novels in English Since 1900 (Counterpunch)
- 126th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- The 100 Best Mystery and Thriller Books of All Time (Time)
- The Great Books Podcast from John J. Miller (The National Review )