Explore how Dorothy L. Sayers masterfully navigated early 20th-century literary culture, embracing the Victorian literary tradition to engage a broad audience. This insightful study delves into her detective fiction, essays, and drama, revealing how Sayers balanced artistic integrity with mass appeal. Discover her evolution into a crucial public intellectual, contributing to national recovery. Essential reading for scholars, students of literary traditions, and admirers of Sayers’s enduring impact on English literature and cultural discourse.