Hangman's Holiday by Dorothy L. Sayers
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meganbmooreThis is a collection of twelve short stories, four with Lord Peter Wimsey, six with Montague Egg, and two independent stories.
The Wimsey stories were fairly normal Wimsey, but not long enough for Sayers to really get into Peter and his life, or to delve into the then-major social themes I’ve gotten used to. There’s also appalling little Bunter. Actually, Wimsey himself is sometimes more in the background of the stories.
This was my first introduction to Montague Egg, a traveling wine merchant. Unlike Wimsey, he doesn’t chase after crimes, he just has the bad luck to always be around when they take place. Somehow without seeming to fall under suspicion himself. He’s more obviously down-to-Earth than Wimsey, and rather deadpan. Unfortunately, as I’ve never heard of him, I suspect my chances of there being full length books about him are slim.
It’s not really outstanding on its own, but it’s an enjoyable read, and unspoilery if anyone feels like checking Sayers out without wanting to invest in a full novel.
The Wimsey stories were fairly normal Wimsey, but not long enough for Sayers to really get into Peter and his life, or to delve into the then-major social themes I’ve gotten used to. There’s also appalling little Bunter. Actually, Wimsey himself is sometimes more in the background of the stories.
This was my first introduction to Montague Egg, a traveling wine merchant. Unlike Wimsey, he doesn’t chase after crimes, he just has the bad luck to always be around when they take place. Somehow without seeming to fall under suspicion himself. He’s more obviously down-to-Earth than Wimsey, and rather deadpan. Unfortunately, as I’ve never heard of him, I suspect my chances of there being full length books about him are slim.
It’s not really outstanding on its own, but it’s an enjoyable read, and unspoilery if anyone feels like checking Sayers out without wanting to invest in a full novel.