Keith Walker answers “I want to read at least one Dorothy book...”

Hiran Palothpoyil asked this question about Gaudy Night (Lord Peter Wimsey, #12):

I want to read at least one Dorothy book and i found this is the most acclaimed one. Will i feel any continuity issues as i have no idea about the central character & never read any other book of her..? Please help.. :)

Keith Walker It wouls be more satisfying if you read them in order,especially the Harriet Vane ones, 'Strong Poison' , 'Have his Carcase', Gaudy Night' and 'Busman…moreIt wouls be more satisfying if you read them in order,especially the Harriet Vane ones, 'Strong Poison' , 'Have his Carcase', Gaudy Night' and 'Busman's Honeymoon'
Following those Jill Patrick Walsh completed 'Thrones. Dominations' which was begun by Sayers, then 'Presumption of Death' and 'The Late Scholar' (less)

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