Ranking All of the Lord Peter Wimsey Novels by Dorothy L Sayers (Spoiler-Free)

[@davidgoodwin7477]

A belated thank you for this video. Having read the Sayers mysteries several times over the years, I generally agree with your rankings (well, I would move Unpleasantness to sixth but that’s a minor quibble). P.S. “Gaudy” - the Oxonian term for a college reunion - is pronounced “Gow-dee,” as in gaudeamus igitur.

[@jp-sx1rh]

I was looking for an opinion on what to read after Nine Tailors. Great overview - thanks!

[@paulgottlieb]

“Busman’s Honeymoon” is very much a sequel. It’s got its own charms, but it so much richer if you have at least read “Gaudy Night”

[@hrjhouston1]

I got hooked on these books many years ago. Thank you for inspiring me to re-read a few. Your insights are delightful and most appreciated, and charming. Thank you again.

[@obscuracrimepodcast]

This video is amazing!

[@georgehayner5016]

Great summaries and insights! Thank you for enriching my enjoyment of these classic detective stories. My top 3 differ just a bit. They are are: 3. Strong Poison 2. Gaudy Night 1. The Nine Tailors

[@morganli7953]

Hard to choose between those top ones, they’re all so good.

[@fredreddoch2631]

Good job! Thanks for this ranking.

[@danielanimal]

Really enjoyed watching! I like the Nine Tailors also! Thanks for your insights!

[@emeraldmurphy8272]

I first learned of Dorothy L. Sayers as the translator of Dante's Divine Comedy, and scholar of medieval Latin and French. Her scholarship lends so much to her writing of murder mysteries. It was a pleasure to listen to your list. Thank you.

[@reuse_or_die]

Gaudy Night is my favourite. It's the most forward reaching in terms of women's rights. So insightful. She was a genius

[@TheMmfam]

Can’t say I agree with all of your rankings (Bushman’s honeymoon would be much higher) but I really enjoyed your perspective and analyses on some of my favorite books.

[@TheMmfam]

…hope to see more book related videos!

[@quitequiet1]

I’ve read all the Lord Peter novels when I was a young man in College. I must reread them now. Though some of the plots are starting to fade from my memory, I do agree that The Nine Tailors, Strong Poison, Gaudy Night being my favorites. I would rank Busman’s Honeymoon a little higher up though.

[@johnpritchard5410]

I watch the '74 BBC "Nine Tailors" each New Year. Best tv drama ever and best adaptation of a novel too!

[@paulgottlieb]

Lord Peter was quite the scholar and a sticker for detail. I don’t think he would be pleased to hear his Valet referred to as his Butler

[@tomralfe5428]

I agree that the Nine Tailors is number one - but I can’t believe Five Red Herrings is ranked so low! 🥺

[@deboracopeland4795]

Interesting ranking. I found Nine Tailors to be a bit of a slag and enjoyed Busman’s Holiday higher but that’s what makes life. Will see more of your videos as this is my first. 😊