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Five Red Herrings

eng. Five Red Herrings · 1931
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Historical Context and Significance

The novel «Five Red Herrings» (original title «Five Red Herrings») is one of Dorothy Sayers' works featuring her famous detective character Lord Peter Wimsey. The book was published in 1931 and is a classic detective story where Wimsey investigates the murder of an artist in Scotland. Its historical significance lies in its contribution to the development of the detective genre in the first half of the 20th century. Sayers, as one of the leading figures of the Golden Age of Detective Fiction, made a significant impact in popularizing intellectual detective stories that emphasize logical thinking and evidence analysis. Its cultural influence is evident as her works, including «Five Red Herrings», continue to inspire modern detective authors and are adapted for theater and television, demonstrating a lasting interest in classic detective plots.

Five Red Herrings
Date of publication: 20 February 2025
Last updated: 2 March 2025
———Original titleeng. Five Red Herrings · 1931
Genre: Detective