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.. :)
Jeff Suter No way should you read this one first. You should read the series in order - and this book is pretty much the pay-off for the series. If you must skip…moreNo way should you read this one first. You should read the series in order - and this book is pretty much the pay-off for the series. If you must skip books just read the first two Harriet Vane novels in order, Strong Poison - Have His Carcase - then this one.(less)
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