“You're thinking that people don't keep up old jealousies for twenty years or so. Perhaps not. Not just primitive, brute jealousy. That means a word and a blow. But the thing that rankles is hurt vanity. That sticks. Humiliation. And we've all got a sore spot we don't like to have touched.”
Quote by Dorothy L. Sayers
Work
The Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries: Whose Body?, Clouds of Witness, and Unnatural Death
This set includes three classic mystery novels: 'Whose Body?' introduces Lord Peter Wimsey and his unique approach to solving crimes; 'Clouds of Witness' delves into a complex case involving a murder trial; 'Unnatural Death' presents another intriguing mystery that challenges Wimsey's intellect. more
Author
Dorothy L. Sayers
Dorothy L. Sayers was an English writer renowned for her detective novels. Her works are celebrated for their unique literary style and profound insights into criminal psychology. Sayers' detective novels typically feature the character of Valery West, a female detective, whose stories offer not only suspenseful plots but also delve into moral and philosophical issues. more
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