Word Nerd Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I haven't ever read anything by Dorothy Sayers and would like to add her to my reading list this fall. Which of her books should I start with in your opinion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ipsey Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I adore Lord Peter Wimsey :) My favorite one is Murder Must Advertise. After that, I like Gaudy Night. . .but you might want to read them in order. Did you want non-fiction? Oooh, I was introduced to Lord Peter through a series of short stories in a collection called Lord Peter, while I was in high school. So, that might be fun, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMommy Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 The Emperor Constantine! It's in my list of top five favorite books. I waited almost 20 years for it to be reprinted, and it finally came out last year. It's excellent. You really get her sense of humor in it, and the writing is beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 If you like an intelligent romance mixed up with your period detective fiction, I'd start with Strong Poison, then Have His Carcase, Gaudy Night and then Busman's Honeymoon. That's the arc of the Wimsey/Vane courtship. Otherwise, Nine Tailors is a good one (darker) and Murder Must Advertise (lighter moments). Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermom Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Just don't start with Five Red Herrings. It's a difficult one. :001_smile: And save Gaudy Night until after you read the other Vane/Wimsey books! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I loved The Nine Tailors, which also gave me a great appreciation for bell ringing. :) Read it for a literature group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Nyssa Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 :iagree: with Laura. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted September 13, 2012 Author Share Posted September 13, 2012 Thank you. I knew I'd get some great suggestions at the Hive! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiegirl Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I had read Lord Pete Wimsey book about 5 years ago. I can't remember the title but it did not strike hard with me so I hadn't read another one since until last month. I read The Nine Tailors as a pre-read for my oldest and I fell in love with it. What a a beautifully written book! I am looking forward to read the other ones now. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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