40 pages 1 hour read

Dorothy L. Sayers

The Nine Tailors

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1934

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Essay Topics

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What does the title The Nine Tailors mean in terms of change ringing? How does this musical composition relate to the book’s plot?

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Discuss the various methods used to control water flow in the fens. Does dredging have more than one meaning in the story?

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Describe the role of letters as clues in the novel. Are they helpful or unhelpful?

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