
Gaudy Night: A Lord Peter Wimsey Mystery with Harriet Vane
Edition: Reissue
Language: English
Format: Paperback
ISBN 10: 0062196537
ISBN 13: 9780062196538
Publication date:
October 16th, 2012
Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
Pages: 544
Harriet Vane returns to Oxford for her university reunion, a nostalgic event she hopes will rekindle the joy of her student days. However, the atmosphere quickly darkens as a chilling murder disrupts the academic tranquility. With the hostilities of the past still echoing within hallowed halls, Harriet finds herself drawn into a web of intrigue and suspicion, where life imitates the dark plots of her own mystery novels.
As she navigates the complexities of her former life, Harriet seeks the help of Lord Peter Wimsey, whose keen intellect and charming demeanor offer both assistance and tension to their evolving relationship. Together, they delve into the secrets held by the faculty and the shadows lurking within the university, uncovering truths that might change their lives forever. In this atmospheric tale, the interplay of intellect, love, and danger come to life against a backdrop of ambition, academia, and unraveling mysteries.
As she navigates the complexities of her former life, Harriet seeks the help of Lord Peter Wimsey, whose keen intellect and charming demeanor offer both assistance and tension to their evolving relationship. Together, they delve into the secrets held by the faculty and the shadows lurking within the university, uncovering truths that might change their lives forever. In this atmospheric tale, the interplay of intellect, love, and danger come to life against a backdrop of ambition, academia, and unraveling mysteries.