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Hangman’s Holiday by Dorothy L. Sayers
Mar. 10th, 2007 11:40 amThe Blurb On The Back:
Poisoned port ... pet cats in peril ... purloined pearls ...
In twelve ingenious and baffling tales, Dorothy L. Sayers demonstrates her mastery of the short, sharp story.
Lord Peter Wimsey solves the mysteries of the man who was blown into the fourth dimension and the murder in fancy dress. He pursues miscreants across several countries and into unexpected hiding places.
Montague Egg encounters a fugitive murderer and uncovers a killer in an Oxford Cloister. The travelling salesman extraordinaire solves puzzles with a unique combination of matter-of-fact practicality and brilliant deduction.
( The Review (Cut For Spoilers): )
The Verdict:
If you haven't read any Dorothy L. Sayers then I think that this would be a good introduction to Lord Peter Wimsey and also to her general writing style. Each story is enjoyable and works as a mystery.
Poisoned port ... pet cats in peril ... purloined pearls ...
In twelve ingenious and baffling tales, Dorothy L. Sayers demonstrates her mastery of the short, sharp story.
Lord Peter Wimsey solves the mysteries of the man who was blown into the fourth dimension and the murder in fancy dress. He pursues miscreants across several countries and into unexpected hiding places.
Montague Egg encounters a fugitive murderer and uncovers a killer in an Oxford Cloister. The travelling salesman extraordinaire solves puzzles with a unique combination of matter-of-fact practicality and brilliant deduction.
( The Review (Cut For Spoilers): )
The Verdict:
If you haven't read any Dorothy L. Sayers then I think that this would be a good introduction to Lord Peter Wimsey and also to her general writing style. Each story is enjoyable and works as a mystery.
