What inspired Dorothy L. Sayers to craft Lord Peter Wimsey as a detective with such wit and depth?
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What inspired Dorothy L. Sayers to craft Lord Peter Wimsey as a detective with such wit and depth?
Did anyone else feel the social commentary on British class structure was more pointed than typical for a mystery?
How do you think the pacing affected the suspense — was the moderate speed perfect for building tension?