Dorothy L. Sayers : English Crime Writer, Poet, Student of Classical and Modern Languages, best Known for her Mysteries, a Series of Novels and Short Stories Set Between the First and Second World Wars

June 13, 1893 — December 17, 1957

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An English crime writer and poet. She was also a student of classical and modern languages. She is best known for her mysteries, a series of novels and short stories set between the First and Second World Wars that feature English aristocrat and amateur sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey.

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June 13, 1893

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December 17, 1957

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