Gaudy Night
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About this book
Harriet Vane attends her Gaudy (reunion) at Oxford to find a mystery brewing. The first part of the book involves Harriet and the dons (professors) at her college. Lord Peter Wimsey also helps with the investigation by mid-book. The romantic tensions between Harriet and Peter are explored. Gaudy Night is rich with literary allusions and is beautifully written.
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What genre is Gaudy Night?
It sits on the Fiction shelves.
Is Gaudy Night in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who are the main characters in Gaudy Night?
The main characters include Harriet Vane, Peter Wimsey.
Where does Gaudy Night take place?
It is set in England, Oxford, Oxford (England) during 1935.
Who wrote Gaudy Night?
Dorothy L. Sayers.
Setting
EnglandOxfordOxford (England)
Time period
1935
Characters
Harriet VanePeter Wimsey