Age, Biography and Wiki
Birth Day | June 13, 1893 |
Birth Place | Oxford, England |
Age | 126 YEARS OLD |
Died On | Dec 17, 1957 (age 64) |
Birth Sign | Gemini |
Net worth: $19 Million (2024)
Dorothy L. Sayers, the renowned novelist from England, is estimated to have a net worth of $19 million in 2024. Sayers became widely known for her exceptional contributions to the field of crime fiction, particularly through her series featuring the beloved detective Lord Peter Wimsey. Alongside her successful literary career, Sayers also made significant contributions to society as a playwright, essayist, and translator. Her remarkable talent and unique storytelling abilities secured her a prominent place in English literature. Despite her passing in 1957, Sayers' enduring influence and impressive body of work continue to captivate readers and contribute to her substantial net worth.
About
A notable Novelist, translator and Playwright, she is best known for her Lord Peter Wimsey series and other works of detective fiction. She considered her translation of Dante's The Divine Comedy to be her finest work.
Before Fame
She attended Somerville College, Oxford and included elements of her university experience in her 1935 novel, Gaudy Night. She published her first literary work-- a poetry collection--in 1916.
Trivia
In addition to writings books, she penned memorable jingles for advertising agencies.
Family Life
She was born in Oxford, England, and was the only child of a minister father. Her affair with author John Cournos resulted in an illegitimate son.
Associated With
An author of several Christian-themed works herself, she was a close friend of Christian apologist Writer C.S. Lewis.