The Nine Tailors by Dorothy L. Sayers
Changes Rung on an Old Theme in Two Short Touches and Two Full Peals
In this mystery novel, a car accident strands a detective in a small English village during New Year's Eve. He is roped into participating in a nine-hour bell-ringing marathon at the local church. Weeks later, a disfigured body is discovered in a grave, leading to a complex investigation involving stolen emeralds, a decades-old robbery, and a lethal "curse" tied to the tolling of the church bells. The detective must unravel the intricate puzzle to reveal the killer's identity.
The 494th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1934
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 300-400
- Words
- 104,000
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
If you're interested in seeing the ranking details on this book go here
This book is on the following 6 lists:
- 18th on The Top 100 Crime Novels of All Time (Crime Writers' Association)
- 28th on The Top 100 Mystery Novels of All Time (Mystery Writers of America)
- 45th on Tozai Mystery Best 100 (2012 Revision) (Shūkan Bunshun (Japanese Newspaper))
- 679th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 728th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)