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    Dorothy L. Sayers: A Biography: Death, Dante and Lord Peter Wimsey
    Dorothy L. Sayers: A Biography: Death, Dante and Lord Peter Wimsey
    Dorothy L. Sayers: A Biography: Death, Dante and Lord Peter Wimsey
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    Dorothy L. Sayers: A Biography: Death, Dante and Lord Peter Wimsey

    Written by Colin Duriez

    Narrated by Simon Vance

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    Dorothy L Sayers was a woman of contrasts. A strong Christian, she had a baby by a man she did not love - out of wedlock. Possessing a fierce intellect, she translated Dante - and also created one of the most popular fictional detectives ever, in Lord Peter Wimsey. With no new biographies on Sayers having been published for some time, Colin Duriez reassesses her, her life, her writings, her studies and her faith. Drawing on previously unpublished material, particularly her collected letters, he brings to life a fascinating woman.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherOasis Audio
    Release dateNov 16, 2021
    ISBN9781645551454
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    Colin Duriez

    Colin Duriez is an expert on C.S. Lewis, his writings and also his wider circle. He is also the author of the popular biography C.S. Lewis: A biography of friendship and J.R.R. Tolkien: The Making of a Legend (both published by Lion Hudson). He has also written widely on other aspects of Lewis, Tolkien and the other members of the Inklings, and has contributed to conferences, lectures, DVDs and documentaries on these subjects.

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      It was an interesting story with many good points. However, I gave only three stars because in most of the book the author used a description instead of a narrative which gives a boring approach. In addition, the narrator that was reading the book also was boring.

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    • 5/5
      Great. I liked it. And…Let’s go Brandon! Happy June. Th