Length12h 44m
About this audiobook
In "Murder Must Advertise," Dorothy L. Sayers intricately weaves a tale that explores the intersection of crime and the marketing industry in 1930s London. With a sharp literary style characterized by witty dialogue and keen social observation, Sayers uses her principal investigator, Lord Peter Wimsey, to delve into the darker undercurrents of the seemingly glamorous advertising world. The narrative not only serves as a compelling murder mystery but also critiques contemporary advertising practices and societal mores, revealing how commodification can obscure morality. Dorothy L. Sayers, a pioneer in the crime fiction genre and a member of the Detection Club, was not only a novelist but also a linguist and an advertising copywriter herself. Her background in the advertising industry profoundly informed the plot and character development in "Murder Must Advertise," revealing her insights into both the human condition and the intricacies of marketing. Sayers's deep understanding of professional and domestic spheres enriches the context of her narrative, adding layers of complexity to her characters and their motives. This novel is a must-read for fans of classic detective fiction and those intrigued by the complexities of human motivation in the face of societal expectations. Sayers's sharp intellect and narrative prowess will captivate readers, making them ponder the ethical implications of their own consumer behaviors while eagerly following Wimsey's investigative journey.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller
Length12 hrs 44 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 16, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I
22INEXCUSABLE INVASION OF A DUCAL ENTERTAINMENT
2DEATH COMES TO PYM'S PUBLICITY
23CHAPTER XII
3CHAPTER II
24SURPRISING ACQUISITION OF A JUNIOR REPORTER
4EMBARRASSING INDISCRETION OF TWO TYPISTS
25CHAPTER XIII
5CHAPTER III
26EMBARRASSING ENTANGLEMENT OF A GROUP-MANAGER
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6INQUISITIVE INTERVIEWS OF A NEW COPY-WRITER
27CHAPTER XIV
7CHAPTER IV
28HOPEFUL CONSPIRACY OF TWO BLACK SHEEP
8REMARKABLE ACROBATICS OF A HARLEQUIN
29CHAPTER XV
9CHAPTER V
30SUDDEN DECEASE OF A MAN IN DRESS CLOTHES
10SURPRISING METAMORPHOSIS OF MR. BREDON
31CHAPTER XVI
11CHAPTER VI
32ECCENTRIC BEHAVIOUR OF A POST-OFFICE DEPARTMENT
12SINGULAR SPOTLESSNESS OF A LETHAL WEAPON
33CHAPTER XVII
13CHAPTER VII
34LACHRYMOSE OUTBURST OF A NOBLEMAN'S NEPHEW
14ALARMING EXPERIENCE OF A CHIEF-INSPECTOR
35CHAPTER XVIII
15CHAPTER VIII
36UNEXPECTED CONCLUSION OF A CRICKET MATCH
16CONVULSIVE AGITATION OF AN ADVERTISING AGENCY
37CHAPTER XIX
17CHAPTER IX
38DUPLICATE APPEARANCES OF A NOTORIOUS PERSONALITY
18UNSENTIMENTAL MASQUERADE OF A HARLEQUIN
39CHAPTER XX
19CHAPTER X
40APPROPRIATE EXIT OF AN UNSKILLED MURDERER
20DISTRESSING DEVELOPMENTS OF AN OFFICE ROW
41CHAPTER XIX
21CHAPTER XI
42DEATH DEPARTS FROM PYM'S PUBLICITY
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