Book description: Lord Peter Wimsey's last three baffling cases all demonstrate his unique detection skills at their most spectacular. The enigma of a house numbered thirteen in a street of even numbers. An indignant child accused of theft. A dream about a game of chess that uncovers the true story behind a violent death. Each of the stories introduces a different side of the … [Read more...] about Striding Folly by Dorothy L. Sayers: A-
Short Stories
In the Teeth of the Evidence and Other Mysteries by Dorothy L. Sayers: B
From the back cover: A fleeing 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 … [Read more...] about In the Teeth of the Evidence and Other Mysteries by Dorothy L. Sayers: B
Physical Attraction by Tatsumi Kaiya: B
Physical Attraction is a collection of BL stories about adult men—either college students or professionals—and is bookended by two tales about the same couple. In “Physical Attraction,” Kurata and Narusawa have been having a sexual relationship for some time, but when Kurata belatedly realizes that he loves Narusawa, he wonders whether it’s too late to try to steer things in … [Read more...] about Physical Attraction by Tatsumi Kaiya: B
Two Fables by Roald Dahl: B
From the front flap: Roald Dahl is recognized as a master in two quite different fields: the short story and the novel for children. In these two new fables, Dahl has once again written startlingly original stories that, while owing something to the clarity and verve of his writing for children, are firmly intended for adults. In "The Princess and the Poacher," the beastially … [Read more...] about Two Fables by Roald Dahl: B
All My Darling Daughters by Fumi Yoshinaga: A
“A mother is an imperfect woman.” So thinks Yukiko Kisaragi, the central hub around which the collection of stories in All My Darling Daughters revolves. As the story begins, Yukiko’s mother, Mari, has just undergone a successful cancer operation and decides that, from now on, she’s going to live her life the way she wants. To Yukiko’s dismay, this involves getting remarried … [Read more...] about All My Darling Daughters by Fumi Yoshinaga: A