tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post6625301978551016816..comments2024-03-28T02:36:30.029-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: Martin Edwards--The Golden Age of MurderJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-41969894695626901952015-06-16T17:46:59.551-04:002015-06-16T17:46:59.551-04:00Just finished this book and it was really great. ...Just finished this book and it was really great. I'm inspired to try a few of the novels mentioned. I probably wouldn't have heard of it without your group. I really appreciate being introduced to authors from current authors I love.EricsMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15703267682680693629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-19166342154921869232015-06-05T00:53:52.903-04:002015-06-05T00:53:52.903-04:00I'm a big Ngaio Marsh fan, too, Trudi G...Chri...I'm a big Ngaio Marsh fan, too, Trudi G...Christie, Marsh, Sayers, in that order for me and as for my favourite? The Murder of Roger Ackroyd. Love the Detection Club rules - and love the way Christie then went blithely ahead and broke most of them (the one she broke with this book was so well worth breaking!) Cathy Acehttp://cathyace.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-19137525387111359862015-06-04T19:56:30.606-04:002015-06-04T19:56:30.606-04:00I can't believe no one mentioned the incompara...I can't believe no one mentioned the incomparable Ngaio Marsh! Agatha Christie was the first murder mystery writer I read, followed quickly by Dorothy L. Sayers, who remains on my reread pile, along with Josephine Tey's books. I would love a copy of Martin Edwards' book - it sounds absolutely fascinating!Trudi G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02741816432108157918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-13772079996098747392015-06-04T19:00:49.873-04:002015-06-04T19:00:49.873-04:00Thanks very much for all your lovely comments. I&#...Thanks very much for all your lovely comments. I've enjoyed being part of this splendid blog today, and thanks again to Deb for allowing me the opportunity. I'm overwhelmed by the positivity of reaction to my book on both sides of the Atlantic, and it's a real bonus to be involved with the British Library's Crime Classics - what could be nicer than to be commissioned to read and write about fascinating forgotten books? As for the Detection Club, it's a truly unique and wonderful institution, and I'm optimistic that its future will be just as much fun as its past. More news about that before long!Martin Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16082485795280777670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-4119254883302316062015-06-04T17:49:13.283-04:002015-06-04T17:49:13.283-04:00It was a joy to have Deborah there - a very speci...It was a joy to have Deborah there - a very special evening.Kate Charleshttp://www.katecharles.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-33689777887509144302015-06-04T17:25:53.054-04:002015-06-04T17:25:53.054-04:00How exciting !!!! I would have probably sat there...How exciting !!!! I would have probably sat there staring at everyone in Awe.<br /><br />I have 3 of Martin's books on my tablet, I really must Stop downloading books, I'll never get them all read ;) Plus the 200+ "tree books" stashed all over the house<br /><br />So glad you got to experience that !!Rosie123https://www.blogger.com/profile/11528374618939863598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-36675768190479953872015-06-04T16:32:01.770-04:002015-06-04T16:32:01.770-04:00Thanks, everyone, what fun suggestions!
I'm a...Thanks, everyone, what fun suggestions!<br /><br />I'm a big Josephine Tey fan, too, but my favorite is Brat Farrar. I've started Martin's book and am so looking forward to all the scoop on the Golden Age writers.<br /><br />Kathy, that was the most fabulous evening. And before the dinner, Kate and I took each other's photos in front of the Agatha Christie monument in the West End. How appropriate is that??Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-10255683563464963902015-06-04T14:43:32.378-04:002015-06-04T14:43:32.378-04:00Martin, I have your book on my Amazon wish list, a...Martin, I have your book on my Amazon wish list, and now I'm even more intrigued. What a great period of mystery and detective fiction to explore. I have to choose the popular choice of Agatha Christie for my favorite author of this period, as reading all of her books made me a lifelong mystery reader. It's too hard to pick just one of her books, but at the time I was reading them, I was partial to Miss Marple. Josephine Tey, also mention by others here, is an author who began her career during the time between the two wars, but one of my all-time favorite books, Daughter of Time, wasn't published until after WWII, so I'm not sure that book counts as a Golden Age one. Martin? <br /><br />Debs, I think your attendance at the Detection Club was so awesome. Did your feet touch the floor at all that night? And, Hallie, that oath is a hoot. Thanks for sharing it. Oh, and thanks, Kristopher for mentioning Martin's blog. I'm off now to check that out. Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-15694941447212305732015-06-04T14:20:40.098-04:002015-06-04T14:20:40.098-04:00After attending the Golden Age panel at Malice, I&...After attending the Golden Age panel at Malice, I'm really looking forward to reading more about the authors and their books from that period. I have some Agatha Christie and Josephine Tey books, but I'm excited to discover some additional Golden Age authors.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16432509313245703368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-85334385964602551702015-06-04T13:09:31.969-04:002015-06-04T13:09:31.969-04:00It's hard for me to pick a favorite from the G...<br />It's hard for me to pick a favorite from the Golden Age, but lately I have been re-enjoying Margery Allingham's Campion stories.<br /><br />I second Kristopher's recommendation of Martin's blog -- Do You Write Under Your Own Name? Always a great read.<br /><br />I am looking forward to grabbing The Golden Age of Murder soon, but if Harper Collins wants to send me a copy, who am I to deny them that pleasure? ;-)<br /><br />Hallie -- love the oath, but I think I might be open to reading a mystery or two that features a little "jiggery-pokery." Greg Danielnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-66588109043699438172015-06-04T11:42:46.138-04:002015-06-04T11:42:46.138-04:00I'm trying to get my little grey cells to work...I'm trying to get my little grey cells to work this morning. I love anything by Josephine Tey. I had a crush on Lord Peter for years and years. I also enjoyed Campion's mysteries. I'm sure there are more. I have a couple of John Buchan's books downloaded to read, but haven't managed it yet. My husband assures me I'll like him too. Martin, your book about the golden oldies sounds wonderful.Pat Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-82838883772468159592015-06-04T11:33:58.390-04:002015-06-04T11:33:58.390-04:00Dorothy Sayers' Lord Peter Whimsey stories and...Dorothy Sayers' Lord Peter Whimsey stories and Josephine Tey's Daughter of time are at the top of my list of classic favorites.<br />What a marvelous book you have written. I look forward to it.Libby Doddhttp://www.libbydoddart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-58959719873058935852015-06-04T10:24:48.375-04:002015-06-04T10:24:48.375-04:00Oh, what riches. I've been reading one glowin...Oh, what riches. I've been reading one glowing review after another on various blogs. But -- choose a favourite golden age mystery? Tough task. So I'll cut it down to two: Envious Casca and Gaudy Night. I think Gaudy Night (along with other Sayers books) is an example of mysteries being a window into the times.Susan Dhttp://www.susandaly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-6957075214981539982015-06-04T09:49:07.289-04:002015-06-04T09:49:07.289-04:00The Crime Classics series-what a joy! And to be se...The Crime Classics series-what a joy! And to be series consultant, as well as creating your new book, you has got to be so--touching, you know? The connections you are making , and the history you are protecting. <br /><br />Besides the Farjeon book--what are some other fabulous discoveries we may have missed?<br /><br />I was in the audience, too, at the Golden Age panel. It was fascinating! And inspiring.Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-45811438541730232762015-06-04T09:11:18.733-04:002015-06-04T09:11:18.733-04:00Ooo, new books! Thanks, Mark! Looking forward to m...Ooo, new books! Thanks, Mark! Looking forward to meeting Hugo.<br /><br />Martin, the book sounds fascinating. I love losing myself in that period. Have to say just about anything by Agatha Christie is a favorite.<br /><br />Deb, what a great experience. And Hallie, that oath is fantastic! "Jiggery-pokery" =)Liz Millironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04919409969263609919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-69521184233279330302015-06-04T08:49:24.526-04:002015-06-04T08:49:24.526-04:00The Golden Age panel at this year's Malice Dom...The Golden Age panel at this year's Malice Domestic (of which, Martin was a part) was one of the highlights of the conference. And I was so happy to finally meet Martin, who I have respected for a very long time. <br /><br />For those that don't know, Martin has a great blog called Do You Write Under Your Own Name? Check it out if you enjoy The Golden Age of Mystery. <br /><br />As for the new book, The Golden Age of Murder, this is one every fan of crime fiction should have on their bookshelf. It's a fascinating read, filled with fun facts and interesting revelations about the folks who created the genre we all love so much. <br /><br />Glad to see you here, Martin. And happy to see that the book continues to get the great press that it deserves. <br /><br />(No need to include me in the drawing, I've got a copy)Kristopherhttp://www.bolobooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-48891043339224668212015-06-04T08:24:10.303-04:002015-06-04T08:24:10.303-04:00Welcome, Martin! And Debs, what a marvelous experi...Welcome, Martin! And Debs, what a marvelous experience! <br /><br />Martin, I'm (slowly but surely) reading my way through The British Library’s Crime Classics series — fantastic to be the Series Consultant.Susan Elia MacNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00349842866995778987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-46731893380045741402015-06-04T08:10:05.954-04:002015-06-04T08:10:05.954-04:00Martin - Good Morning! What a fun surprise to see...Martin - Good Morning! What a fun surprise to see you here this morning. Margaret Maron is one who is raving about your book also. Definitely a must have and I'm very much looking forward to reading it.<br /><br />Debs, you have the most fun adventures, you lucky little soul!<br /><br />Impossible to pick one favorite Golden Age mystery, but the one closest to my heart, I think, and the one I re-read often is Sayers' Gaudy Night.Kaye Wilkinson Barley - Meanderings and Museshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07486129009717476920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-76629415277897387572015-06-04T07:39:39.990-04:002015-06-04T07:39:39.990-04:00thanks for introducing us to Martin, Debs, that so...thanks for introducing us to Martin, Debs, that sounds like an amazing evening! And I love the oath--I think it should still hold for us writing today?<br /><br />Oh I have so much reading to catch up on...Lucy Burdette aka Roberta Isleibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660402177299546055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-58832565842262298972015-06-04T07:34:41.225-04:002015-06-04T07:34:41.225-04:00Oh, Hallie, you said it. That was too bad about Do...Oh, Hallie, you said it. That was too bad about Dorothy Sayers turn to religiosity.<br /><br />And... never heard of the Detection Club oath before! I love it!Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-15205110324746230282015-06-04T07:17:05.347-04:002015-06-04T07:17:05.347-04:00Hi, Martin - I've got your book right here and...Hi, Martin - I've got your book right here and looking forward to reading it this summer.<br /><br />For me it wasn't Dame Agatha but Dorothy L. Sayers was the Golden Ager that got me started. I powered through all of hers and mourned the religiosity that rerouted her writing. <br /><br />One of my favorite things about the Detection Club was their oath: Do you promise that your detectives shall well and truly detect the crimes presented to them using those wits which it may please you to bestow upon them and not placing reliance on nor making use of Divine Revelation, Feminine Intuition, Mumbo Jumbo, Jiggery-Pokery, Coincidence, or Act of God?<br /><br />Still stands up today.<br />Hallie Ephronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04759439029582054503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-61970614398724641302015-06-04T07:04:05.917-04:002015-06-04T07:04:05.917-04:00Hi Debs. Great post! I've recently become inte...Hi Debs. Great post! I've recently become interested in writers on the Golden Age, so I'm thrilled to find this blog here today–Martin makes the period sound like another great mystery. Sounds absolutely fantastic! <br /><br />I have a special fondness for Agatha Christie and mysteries set in England. English manors or London alleys, I love them all.<br /><br />Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-17113722451384396472015-06-04T07:03:06.291-04:002015-06-04T07:03:06.291-04:00Agatha Christie's "Mirror Cracked". ...Agatha Christie's "Mirror Cracked". Looking forward to reading your book.Margaret S. Hamiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07979191318652199350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-70834750517334495072015-06-04T02:22:40.892-04:002015-06-04T02:22:40.892-04:00Wow, Debs, that must have been a truly fantastic e...Wow, Debs, that must have been a truly fantastic evening. <br />Martin, your book certainly sounds like a must-have . . . I’m looking forward to reading it.<br />My favorite Golden Age mystery? It’s almost impossible to pick just one. Anything Agatha Christie; Philip Macdonald’s “The Maze;” Anthony Berkeley’s “Not to be Taken;” John Dickson Carr’s “The Hollow Man.”Joan Emersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06810313925049108163noreply@blogger.com