“Unlike music or poetry or painting, food rouses no response in passionate and emotional youth. Only when the surge of the blood is quieted does gastronomy come into its own with philosophy and theology and the sterner delights of the mind.”
Quote by Dorothy L. Sayers
Work
The Documents in the Case
This novel delves into the intrigue of deciphering a series of documents that hold the key to a complex mystery. 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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