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Dorothy L. Sayers
An English crime writer, poet, playwright, essayist, translator and Christian humanist.
Murder Must Advertise
Synopsis
Lord Peter Wimsey goes undercover in a London advertising agency when a man's fatal fall looks suspicious. Posing as a copywriter, Wimsey navigates a world of cocaine, blackmail, and secrets. Can he uncover the truth behind the deadly incident before the killer strikes again?
Genres
Characters
Lord Peter WimseyProtagonist
Victor DeanSupporting
Frequently asked questions
Is Murder Must Advertise a standalone story?
While it features Lord Peter Wimsey, a recurring character in Dorothy L. Sayers's work, this particular mystery is self-contained and can be enjoyed without having read previous books in the series.
Does Murder Must Advertise have a TV adaptation?
This novel was adapted as part of the BBC's "Lord Peter Wimsey" television series, starring Ian Carmichael as Wimsey.
What makes Murder Must Advertise unique among Sayers's novels?
The novel offers a satirical and detailed look into the world of 1930s advertising, drawing on Sayers's own experiences in the industry, which provides a distinctive backdrop for the mystery.