Have His Carcase (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Golden Age Seaside Murder Mystery with Harriet Vane, Lord Peter Wimsey, Cryptic Clues, Alibis, and Witty RomanceBy Dorothy L. Sayers
Length17h 22m
About this audiobook
Have His Carcase (1932) is a sophisticated Golden Age detective novel in which mystery writer Harriet Vane, walking the Devon coast, discovers a man's throat-cut body on an isolated rock. The narrative combines ingenious clue-work—tides, timetables, alibis, cryptograms, and forensic detail—with Sayers's characteristic wit and social observation. As Lord Peter Wimsey joins Harriet's investigation, the book becomes both a puzzle mystery and a sharply textured comedy of manners, extending the psychological and romantic tensions introduced in Strong Poison. Dorothy L. Sayers, one of the major figures of interwar British crime fiction, brought to her novels a formidable classical education, experience in advertising, and a lively interest in theology, language, and moral responsibility. Harriet Vane, an independent woman writer scrutinized by public opinion, is often read as reflecting Sayers's own professional intelligence and resistance to conventional gender expectations. The novel's intellectual complexity reflects an author determined to elevate detective fiction beyond mere diversion. This book is highly recommended for readers who enjoy intricate plotting, elegant prose, and character-driven crime fiction. It rewards patience with a dazzlingly constructed investigation and a memorable partnership between two of the genre's finest minds.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.3 (40)
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GenreMystery and Thriller
Length17 hrs 22 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 3, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
26CHAPTER XI
2Introduction
27THE EVIDENCE OF THE FISHERMAN
3Synopsis
28CHAPTER XII
4Historical Context
29THE EVIDENCE OF THE BRIDE'S SON
5Author Biography
30CHAPTER XIII
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6CHAPTER I
31EVIDENCE OF TROUBLE SOMEWHERE
7THE EVIDENCE OF THE CORPSE
32CHAPTER XIV
8CHAPTER II
33THE EVIDENCE OF THE THIRD BARBER
9THE EVIDENCE OF THE ROAD
34CHAPTER XV
10CHAPTER III
35THE EVIDENCE OF THE. LADYLOVE AND THE LANDLADY
11THE EVIDENCE OF THE HOTEL
36CHAPTER XVI
12CHAPTER IV
37THE EVIDENCE OF THE SANDS
13THE EVIDENCE OF THE RAZOR
38CHAPTER XVII
14CHAPTER V
39THE EVIDENCE OF THE MONEY
15THE EVIDENCE OF THE BETROTHED
40CHAPTER XVIII
16CHAPTER VI
41THE EVIDENCE OF THE SNAKE
17THE EVIDENCE OF THE FIRST BARBER
42CHAPTER XIX
18CHAPTER VII
43THE EVIDENCE OF THE. DISGUISED MOTORIST
19THE EVIDENCE OF THE GIGOLOS
44CHAPTER XX
20CHAPTER VIII
45THE EVIDENCE OF THE LADY. IN THE CAR
21THE EVIDENCE OF THE SECOND BARBER
46CHAPTER XXI
22CHAPTER IX
47THE EVIDENCE AT THE INQUEST
23THE EVIDENCE OF THE FLAT-IRON
48CHAPTER XXII
24CHAPTER X
49THE EVIDENCE OF THE. MANNEQUIN
25THE EVIDENCE OF THE POLICE-INSPECTOR
50CHAPTER XXIII
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