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Aug 15, 2012 08:24PM
Hi! I only recently joined GoodReads and just discovered your group. Mysteries are definitely my favorite genre and I'm a bit of an Anglophile so this seemed like a good match!
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So much of the English mystery has seeped into my being over the years that when I saw this group title, I felt like I was being called home. I am in with a happy willingness to read and discuss!
I recently joined the group and mysteries are my favorites. P.D. James, the earlier Rendells,all the Barbara Vines and Dorothy Sayre are my faves.I have been searching for a series of books I read years ago about a character named Lucia. I believe the author was E. F. Benson. The series takes place in a small English village involving the comings and goings of the villagers. It is not a mystery series, but I thought this group might be familiar with it and help me track the books
E.F. Benson did indeed write a series of books (6, I believe) about Lucia and her arch-enemy Miss Mapp. The first book in the series, Queen Lucia, is available free as an ebook from Amazon, ManyBooks.net, and other websites...
Leslie wrote: "E.F. Benson did indeed write a series of books (6, I believe) about Lucia and her arch-enemy Miss Mapp. The first book in the series, Queen Lucia, is available free as an ebook from Amazon, ManyBo..."Thank you!These are the books I have been looking for.
I'm so excited to have found this group! Exactly what I like! Looking forward to reading along with you all now!
Welcome Christine, I was also happy to find a group with my same interest in books - such good recommendations from the group. Living in the U.S., I would not have known about many of these authors and books.
Welcome, Christine. I've already discovered so many new books here, and I've been inspired to reread Tey as soon as I can. I think you'll find great ideas on this board.
hello! I am so stoked to have found this group. I have rarely found anyone who enjoys all my favourite authors. I'm looking forward to reading new books and finding new authors.
I am also happy to find this group, most of my favorite writers are English.
I too have recently joined Goodreads and love my English mysteries.
Hi I joined yesterday as this club seemed the best fit for my tastes. My favourites are Agatha Christie, Georgette Heyer & PD James, but I do like some Ngaio Marsh & Josephine Tey.
Carol wrote: "Hi I joined yesterday as this club seemed the best fit for my tastes. My favourites are Agatha Christie, Georgette Heyer & PD James, but I do like some Ngaio Marsh & Josephine Tey."Excellent taste. I'm a bit surprised not to find Sayers included in the list -- is she an oversight, or do you not like her?
Excellent taste. I'm a bit surprised not to find Sayers included in the list -- is she an oversight, or do you not like her? ..."
I didn't care for Sayers in my younger years, but i have a title on my Kobo (Busman's Holiday)to give her another shot. I've also never read Allingham or Wentworth but do want to try them as well.
Carol wrote: "Excellent taste. I'm a bit surprised not to find Sayers included in the list -- is she an oversight, or do you not like her? ..."
I didn't care for Sayers in my younger years, but i have a title..."
Busman's Honeymoon is the last book in the series unless you count the recent continuations of Jill Paton Walsh. I always recommend Clouds of Witness for those who are just starting the series.
Carol wrote: "I didn't care for Sayers in my younger years, but i have a title on my Kobo (Busman's Holiday)to give her another shot."Busman's Honeymoon is very enjoyable, but more for the interactions between the newlyweds than for the mystery itself.
I'm tempted to suggest that you read the earlier novels in which the relationship between Lord Peter and Harriet Vane develops before going straight to GH, but really reading any Sayers is a delight.
Ellen is right that Busman's Honeymoon is Sayers's last book in the series, but Sayers did write a several short stories which take place after BH. They're included in Lord Peter: The Complete Lord Peter Wimsey Stories (which, for some reason, doesn't come up in the "add book/author" search).
Sheilah wrote: "Leslie wrote: "E.F. Benson did indeed write a series of books (6, I believe) about Lucia and her arch-enemy Miss Mapp. The first book in the series, Queen Lucia, is available free as an ebook from..."
Sheila I have copies of "Lucia Rising" and "Lucia Victrix" both compilations , published by Penguin, love these books , apparently they are making a new tv series in the UK , hope its as good as the old series with Geraldine McEwen and Prunella Scales x
Sheila I have copies of "Lucia Rising" and "Lucia Victrix" both compilations , published by Penguin, love these books , apparently they are making a new tv series in the UK , hope its as good as the old series with Geraldine McEwen and Prunella Scales x
hi all, have just joined the group, my favourite authors are Kate Atkinson , Sophie Hannah , Gillian Flynn and Peter James, Peter Robinson and I love all the classic authors Agatha Christie, P D James and Ruth Rendell , I also love Janet Evanovich when I need a good laugh x
Leslie wrote: "Welcome Kim!"
thank you Leslie
thank you Leslie
I've just recently joined this group, having tried a few others on Goodreads, but they just didn't seem to be the one. I'm hoping with my love of mysteries and the English language that this is the group for me. I have ordered December's book of the month and look forward to reading and discussing it with everyone.
I just joined this group. I enjoy reading English mysteries. I am reading Agatha Christie for the first time, starting with Murder at the Vicarage. I downloaded your Book of the Month pick for January, I really liked the preview chapters. Looking forward to learning about new authors and joining in your discussions.
Nice to meet you, Christina. Fun group!
