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I knew I would love Sayers as soon as I read the dedication:
"Dear Jim: This book is your fault."
Then add in the awesome Lord Peter Wimsey, about whom everything has already been said by people more eloquent than I, and I was in love.
The good:
- I'm learning that I love "historical" fiction that is written in the time it was set. It feels like Sayers is writing what she knows best.
- The language is decidedly British and of its time - total Kazen catnip.
- The mystery itself was interesting and fun ...more
"Dear Jim: This book is your fault."
Then add in the awesome Lord Peter Wimsey, about whom everything has already been said by people more eloquent than I, and I was in love.
The good:
- I'm learning that I love "historical" fiction that is written in the time it was set. It feels like Sayers is writing what she knows best.
- The language is decidedly British and of its time - total Kazen catnip.
- The mystery itself was interesting and fun ...more
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