Thanks, ladies! I have a lot of fun doing it and have made some wonderful friends through it.
I LOVED Surprised by Oxford and Holy is the Day (her second book). I powered through both of them very quickly. I couldn't keep my nose out of them. I think Carolyn Weber is amazing and follow her blog and writings. I really think what made Surprised by Oxford so wonderful to me was the way the Christian community there gathered and strengthened and taught her in loving fellowship. Fantastic book, and despite its length a very quick read. Madeleine L'Engle has long been my favorite author, Weber's writing reminds me of her in vocabulary, cadence, and syntax.
I, not having a 10 year old yet (until Monday) and being a more conservative reader with similar sensitivities to Angel, don't think I'd give this series to a teen. As an adult, however, I think Sayers' series has a decidedly moral, Christian worldview when tackling difficult issues (despite some culturally sensitive things that have changed since Sayers' time). While the church and faith are rarely mentioned directly, allusions and strictures are often there below the surface. I'm only to Gaudy Night, so I can't say for the whole series, but I think they are worth reading as quality literature, but more for a reader who is willing to put in the work to plumb the depths.
Many times the things that would bother Angel are discussed or mentioned, but not described. I think that is where the difference lies. If she can handle Silk and Barak and Belgarath in Eddings, I think she could manage Sayers ;)