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Dorothy L. Sayers

1 series 22 books in order 3 standalone books

Dorothy Leigh Sayers (1893–1957) was an English crime novelist, playwright, translator, and critic. Her Lord Peter Wimsey credits include Clouds of Witness, Gaudy Night, Hangman's Holiday, and Busman's Honeymoon.

Born
1893
Known for
Lord Peter Wimsey

Series by Dorothy L. Sayers

Lord Peter Wimsey

21 books in order · 1923–2002 · Publication order

  1. Cover of Whose Body?

    Whose Body?

    1923 · Dorothy L. Sayers

    A novel by Dorothy Sayers, the first of the Lord Peter Wimsey mysteries. The suave and witty gentleman detective foregoes a rare-book auction to…

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  2. Clouds of Witness

    1926 · Dorothy L. Sayers

    Clouds of Witness is a 1926 mystery novel by Dorothy L. Sayers, the second entry in her series featuring Lord Peter Wimsey. In the United States, the…

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  3. Cover of Unnatural Death

    Unnatural Death

    1927 · Dorothy L. Sayers

    Unnatural Death, published in 1927, is the third novel featuring Lord Peter Wimsey, an aristocratic detective created by Dorothy L. Sayers. The story…

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  4. Cover of Strong Poison

    Strong Poison

    1930 · Dorothy L. Sayers

    The first novel in the Lord Peter Wimsey series to include Harriet Vane, this 1930 mystery by Dorothy L. Sayers introduces Harriet as she stands in…

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  5. The Five Red Herrings

    1931 · Dorothy L. Sayers

    The Five Red Herrings is a 1931 mystery novel by Dorothy L. Sayers, her sixth featuring Lord Peter Wimsey. It was published in the United States the…

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  6. Cover of Lord Peter Views the Body

    Lord Peter Views the Body

    1928 · Dorothy L. Sayers

    This collection of short stories features Lord Peter Wimsey, a clever and observant character who solves various mysteries. Each story presents a…

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  7. Have His Carcase

    1932 · Dorothy L. Sayers

    Have His Carcase is a 1932 mystery novel by Dorothy L. Sayers. It is her seventh novel featuring Lord Peter Wimsey and the second to include Harriet…

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  8. Cover of Murder Must Advertise

    Murder Must Advertise

    1933 · Dorothy L. Sayers

    Murder Must Advertise is a 1933 mystery novel by Dorothy L. Sayers, the eighth in her series featuring Lord Peter Wimsey. The story is set in an…

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    Hangman's Holiday

    1933 · Dorothy L. Sayers

    Hangman's Holiday is a collection of short stories, primarily murder mysteries, written by Dorothy L. Sayers. It is the ninth book in the Lord Peter…

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  10. Cover of Gaudy night

    Gaudy night

    1935 · Dorothy L. Sayers

    Harriet Vane attends her Gaudy reunion at Oxford to uncover a mystery. The first part of Gaudy Night focuses on her interactions with the dons at her…

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Standalone books

  1. Cover of The zeal of thy house
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  2. Cover of The documents in the case
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  3. Cover of The song of Roland
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Dorothy L. Sayers written?

We list 22 books by Dorothy L. Sayers across 1 series, published between 1923–2002 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Dorothy L. Sayers's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Whose Body?.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

Where can I buy Dorothy L. Sayers's books?

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