“The untoward incident cast a certain gloom over the breakfast table, though Wimsey, who felt his sides clapping together like an empty portmanteau, was only too happy to devour his eggs and bacon and coffee in peace.”
Book:The Nine Tailors
Quote by Dorothy L. Sayers
Work
The Nine Tailors
In this suspenseful novel, a series of mysterious deaths occur in the tranquil village of Baskerville. The protagonist, a local vicar, becomes entangled in the investigation as he uncovers a web of deceit and intrigue. 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
You May Also Like
Source: The Joy of Missing Out
Source: Queen Lucia
“You know what they say: the FBI doesn’t share. It eats like an elephant and shits like a mouse.”
Source: Michael Connelly Lincoln Lawyer 4 Book Set
“We (the British) invented bureaucracy. India just perfected it.”
Source: River Dog: A Journey Down the Brahmaputra
“A toast to his joy, and a moment of silence for the last of his sanity and sleep!”
Source: The Bone Man
Source: Harp and the Lyre: Exposed