Have His Carcase
Unraveling a Strangled Mystery in Post-War BritainBy Dorothy L. Sayers
Length15h 40m
About this audiobook
In "Have His Carcase," Dorothy L. Sayers skillfully weaves a compelling narrative that follows her renowned detective, Lord Peter Wimsey, as he unravels a perplexing murder case on a remote English coastal setting. Sayers employs a rich literary style characterized by clever dialogue, intricate plotting, and astute character development, all delivered with a distinctive blend of wit and social commentary. The novel not only belongs to the Golden Age of detective fiction but also interrogates themes of morality, identity, and the complexities of human relationships within the constraints of society's expectations. Dorothy L. Sayers, a prominent figure in 20th-century literature and a notable member of the so-called Inklings, was profoundly influenced by her background in medieval literature and her keen observations of contemporary society. Her expertise as a writer and translator of Dante'Äôs work reflects in her astute characterizations and philosophical inquiries, which elevate the detective genre beyond mere entertainment. Sayers'Äô own life experiences, including her struggles with gender issues in a male-dominated literary world, inform her nuanced portrayals of women and their roles in the narratives she devises. "Have His Carcase" is essential reading for lovers of classic detective fiction and admirers of character-driven mysteries. Sayers'Äô mastery of suspense and her ability to infuse her narratives with layered meaning will captivate both casual readers and scholars alike. A formidable journey into the depths of human nature awaits anyone daring enough to accompany Lord Peter Wimsey on this thrilling literary escapade.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller
Length15 hrs 40 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 30, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
19CHAPTER XVIII
2CHAPTER I
20CHAPTER XIX
3CHAPTER II
21CHAPTER XX
4CHAPTER III
22CHAPTER XXI
5CHAPTER IV
23CHAPTER XXII
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6CHAPTER V
24CHAPTER XXIII
7CHAPTER VI
25CHAPTER XXIV
8CHAPTER VII
26CHAPTER XXV
9CHAPTER VIII
27CHAPTER XXVI
10CHAPTER IX
28CHAPTER XXVII
11CHAPTER X
29CHAPTER XXVIII
12CHAPTER XI
30CHAPTER XXIX
13CHAPTER XII
31CHAPTER XXX
14CHAPTER XIII
32CHAPTER XXXI
15CHAPTER XIV
33CHAPTER XXXII
16CHAPTER XV
34CHAPTER XXXIII
17CHAPTER XVI
35CHAPTER XXXIV
18CHAPTER XVII
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