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Gaudy Night
Book • 1935
In 'Gaudy Night', Harriet Vane returns to her alma mater, Shrewsbury College at Oxford University, for the Gaudy Night festivities.
Despite her initial reluctance due to her notorious past, she is warmly welcomed back by her former professors and classmates.
However, her visit is soon marred by a series of malicious incidents, including vandalism and poison-pen letters.
The Dean of the college asks for Harriet's help in investigating these events, which escalate into more sinister acts.
Harriet, with the eventual assistance of Lord Peter Wimsey, uncovers the identity of the perpetrator and the motives behind the crimes.
The novel explores themes such as women's place in society, intellectual integrity, and the balance between duty to the truth and duty to others.
Despite her initial reluctance due to her notorious past, she is warmly welcomed back by her former professors and classmates.
However, her visit is soon marred by a series of malicious incidents, including vandalism and poison-pen letters.
The Dean of the college asks for Harriet's help in investigating these events, which escalate into more sinister acts.
Harriet, with the eventual assistance of Lord Peter Wimsey, uncovers the identity of the perpetrator and the motives behind the crimes.
The novel explores themes such as women's place in society, intellectual integrity, and the balance between duty to the truth and duty to others.
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Episode 148: “Dracula” by Bram Stoker, Ch. 8-11
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