In the Teeth of the Evidence: And Other Mysteries
(Libby/OverDrive eBook)
Author
Contributors
Sayers, Dorothy L. Author
Published
Open Road Media , 2012.
Status
Available from Libby/OverDrive
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Description
A fleeting killer's green mustache. A corpse clutching a note with misplaced vowels. A telephone with the unmistakable ring of death. A hopeful heir's dreams of fortune done in when nature beats him to the punch. A playwright's unwatered-down honor that is thicker than blood.
In each case, the murder baffles the local authorities. For his Lordship and the spirited salesman-sleuth Montague Egg, a corpse is an intriguing invitation to unravel the postmortem puzzles of fascinating falsehoods, mysterious motives and diabolical demises.
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The Phryne Fisher books have a lighter tone and the atmosphere is more contemporary, but the post World War I Australian setting, Phryne's wealthy and aristocratic family, and the plot structures may appeal to Sayers fans who want to something slightly different. -- Katherine Johnson
Both series feature a quirky, cunning, and bold detective dealing with complex mysteries and shady characters, and evocative period descriptions of England abound in each. The Lord Wimsey mysteries are more humorous, occasionally satirizing the iconic Holmes character. -- Derek Keyser
Both series feature clever sophistication, dark wit, a penchant for literary references, and a strong sense of place. Jemima Shore, like Harriet Vane, is an intelligent, independent, unconventional woman. -- Krista Biggs
Fans of Harriet Vane in the Lord Peter Wimsey series will enjoy Kate Fansler, who, like Harriet, is an intelligent, independent, unconventional woman. These mysteries also feature dark wit, a penchant for literary references, and a strong sense of place. -- Katherine Johnson
The Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries and the Maisie Dobbs Novels are set in Great Britain between the World Wars. The Maisie Dobbs Novels have a darker tone, but both have elegant writing and highlight the social class division in Great Britain -- Krista Biggs
The Lord Peter Wimsey and Inspector Ian Rutledge mysteries share setting and time period. Both protagonists suffer (to different degrees) from shell shock, and Wimsey's tone is lighter, but readers will find the plots, secondary characters, and intellectual approach to investigation equally appealing. -- Katherine Johnson
The Lord Peter Wimsey and Dalziel and Pascoe mysteries are rife with humor and language play and feature eccentric but complicated characters. The Dalziel and Pascoe mysteries are procedurals and tangle more directly with class issues . -- Krista Biggs
The Lord Peter Wimsey and Bess Crawford mysteries are private detective stories set in Britain between the wars. Harriet Vane is a prominent female character in the Lord Peter books, and both series feature intellectual, intricate plots and interesting secondary characters. -- Katherine Johnson
These series have the genres "mysteries" and "mystery classics"; and the subjects "murder investigation," "amateur detectives," and "wimsey, peter, lord (fictitious character)."
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Margery Allingham and Dorothy L. Sayers belong to the "Golden Age" of mysteries. Their stories feature aristocratic amateur sleuths and frequent references to literature and history. Moderately paced plots with interesting twists, very little violence, and British ambiance add to the similarities. -- Katherine Johnson
American Deborah Crombie and British Dorothy L. Sayers' literate mysteries are both set in England and feature expertly constructed plots, a strong sense of place, and engaging detectives. Crombie has DS Duncan Kincaid and Sergeant Gemma James, while Sayers has the delightfully eccentric Lord Peter Wimsey and Oxford-educated Harriet Vane. -- Dawn Towery
Though separated by decades, the mysteries of Dorothy L. Sayers and Amanda Cross share a witty and sophisticated writing style that Sayers pioneered. Their mysteries will appeal to those with an academic bent, and also those looking for a well-heeled amateur sleuth. -- Bethany Latham
Though Dorothy L. Sayers' books focus on amateur sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey and Ngaio Marsh's novels feature Scotland Yard Inspector Roderick Alleyn, their Golden Age-era stories share similar writing styles, settings, and characters. And both detectives love independent-minded women: author Harriet Vane for Wimsey and painter Agatha Troy for Alleyn. -- Dawn Towery
Charles Todd writes mysteries set in the period Dorothy L. Sayers lived, and Todd's creative development of character, clever puzzle mysteries, and vivid descriptions of settings around Britain will appeal to Sayers's modern fans. -- Katherine Johnson
P.D. James is known for her classically constructed mysteries, beautifully evoked settings, and elegant writing. James' books, especially those starring the coolly brilliant Detective Inspector Adam Dalgliesh, are a good choice for those who treasure Dorothy L. Sayers' stylish prose and traditionally plotted detective stories. -- Dawn Towery
Sayers' fans looking for a contemporary writer with classical roots should try Elizabeth George. Amateur Lord Peter Wimsey set the standard for aristocratic, sophisticated CID detective Thomas Lynley, and George's literary approach to the mystery genre will please those who enjoy Sayers's rich use of language and stylish prose. -- Katherine Johnson
Though Jacqueline Winspear's historical mysteries have a more realistic tone than Dorothy L. Sayers', both series are stylishly written, set in Great Britain between World War I and World War II, and feature clever, independent women. -- Dawn Towery
Dorothy Sayers' Lord Peter Wimsey titles will attract Martha Grimes's readers looking for crime solving with a mix of intellect and action. Set in the upper classes of pre-World War II England, the Wimsey books mix details of upper-class life, an intelligent and cultured detective, and a carefully crafted mystery in a way that Grimes fans should find appealing. -- Katherine Johnson
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Sayers, D. L. (2012). In the Teeth of the Evidence: And Other Mysteries . Open Road Media.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Sayers, Dorothy L. 2012. In the Teeth of the Evidence: And Other Mysteries. Open Road Media.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Sayers, Dorothy L. In the Teeth of the Evidence: And Other Mysteries Open Road Media, 2012.
Harvard Citation (style guide)Sayers, D. L. (2012). In the teeth of the evidence: and other mysteries. Open Road Media.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Sayers, Dorothy L. In the Teeth of the Evidence: And Other Mysteries Open Road Media, 2012.
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