Length12h 42m
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 42 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 16, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
23INEXCUSABLE INVASION OF A DUCAL ENTERTAINMENT
2CHAPTER I
24CHAPTER XII
3DEATH COMES TO PYM'S PUBLICITY
25SURPRISING ACQUISITION OF A JUNIOR REPORTER
4CHAPTER II
26CHAPTER XIII
5EMBARRASSING INDISCRETION OF TWO TYPISTS
27EMBARRASSING ENTANGLEMENT OF A GROUP-MANAGER
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6CHAPTER III
28CHAPTER XIV
7INQUISITIVE INTERVIEWS OF A NEW COPY-WRITER
29HOPEFUL CONSPIRACY OF TWO BLACK SHEEP
8CHAPTER IV
30CHAPTER XV
9REMARKABLE ACROBATICS OF A HARLEQUIN
31SUDDEN DECEASE OF A MAN IN DRESS CLOTHES
10CHAPTER V
32CHAPTER XVI
11SURPRISING METAMORPHOSIS OF MR. BREDON
33ECCENTRIC BEHAVIOUR OF A POST-OFFICE DEPARTMENT
12CHAPTER VI
34CHAPTER XVII
13SINGULAR SPOTLESSNESS OF A LETHAL WEAPON
35LACHRYMOSE OUTBURST OF A NOBLEMAN'S NEPHEW
14CHAPTER VII
36CHAPTER XVIII
15ALARMING EXPERIENCE OF A CHIEF-INSPECTOR
37UNEXPECTED CONCLUSION OF A CRICKET MATCH
16CHAPTER VIII
38CHAPTER XIX
17CONVULSIVE AGITATION OF AN ADVERTISING AGENCY
39DUPLICATE APPEARANCES OF A NOTORIOUS PERSONALITY
18CHAPTER IX
40CHAPTER XX
19UNSENTIMENTAL MASQUERADE OF A HARLEQUIN
41APPROPRIATE EXIT OF AN UNSKILLED MURDERER
20CHAPTER X
42CHAPTER XIX
21DISTRESSING DEVELOPMENTS OF AN OFFICE ROW
43DEATH DEPARTS FROM PYM'S PUBLICITY
22CHAPTER XI
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