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
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
40CHAPTER XVIII
2Introduction
41THE EVIDENCE OF THE SNAKE
3Synopsis
42CHAPTER XIX
4Historical Context
43THE EVIDENCE OF THE. DISGUISED MOTORIST
5Author Biography
44CHAPTER XX
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6CHAPTER I
45THE EVIDENCE OF THE LADY. IN THE CAR
7THE EVIDENCE OF THE CORPSE
46CHAPTER XXI
8CHAPTER II
47THE EVIDENCE AT THE INQUEST
9THE EVIDENCE OF THE ROAD
48CHAPTER XXII
10CHAPTER III
49THE EVIDENCE OF THE. MANNEQUIN
11THE EVIDENCE OF THE HOTEL
50CHAPTER XXIII
12CHAPTER IV
51THE EVIDENCE OF THE THEATRICAL AGENT
13THE EVIDENCE OF THE RAZOR
52CHAPTER XXIV
14CHAPTER V
53THE EVIDENCE OF THE L.C.C. TEACHER
15THE EVIDENCE OF THE BETROTHED
54CHAPTER XXV
16CHAPTER VI
55THE EVIDENCE OF THE DICTIONARY
17THE EVIDENCE OF THE FIRST BARBER
56CHAPTER XXVI
18CHAPTER VII
57THE EVIDENCE OF THE BAY MARE
19THE EVIDENCE OF THE GIGOLOS
58WHICH IS IMPOSSIBLE.
20CHAPTER VIII
59CHAPTER XXVII
21THE EVIDENCE OF THE SECOND BARBER
60THE EVIDENCE OF THE FISHERMAN'S GRANDSON
22CHAPTER IX
61CHAPTER XXVIII
23THE EVIDENCE OF THE FLAT-IRON
62THE EVIDENCE OF THE CIPHER
24CHAPTER X
63CHAPTER XXIX
25THE EVIDENCE OF THE POLICE-INSPECTOR
64THE EVIDENCE OF THE LETTER
26CHAPTER XI
65CHAPTER XXX
27THE EVIDENCE OF THE FISHERMAN
66THE EVIDENCE OF THE GENTLEMAN'S GENTLEMAN
28CHAPTER XII
67CHAPTER XXXI
29THE EVIDENCE OF THE BRIDE'S SON
68THE EVIDENCE OF THE HABERDASHER'S ASSISTANT
30CHAPTER XIII
69CHAPTER XXXII
31EVIDENCE OF TROUBLE SOMEWHERE
70THE EVIDENCE OF THE FAMILY TREE
32CHAPTER XIV
71CHAPTER XXXIII
33THE EVIDENCE OF THE THIRD BARBER
72EVIDENCE OF WHAT SHOULD HAVE HAPPENED
34CHAPTER XV
73CHAPTER XXXIV
35THE EVIDENCE OF THE. LADYLOVE AND THE LANDLADY
74EVIDENCE OF WHAT DID HAPPEN
36CHAPTER XVI
75Analysis
37THE EVIDENCE OF THE SANDS
76Reflection
38CHAPTER XVII
77Memorable Quotes
39THE EVIDENCE OF THE MONEY
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