Busman's Honeymoon

Peter Wimsey has finally wed his true love, Harriet Vane, and they are off to Talboys, the home he has bought for her in the neighborhood in which she grew up. They arrive unexpected by the house, and Bunter rises nobly to the occasion, and, in Bunter fashion, continues to rise nobly as more and more peculiarities emerge and...and...more would be telling! Great characters, good plot, continuing story...what more can you ask for?

This book is written with a delicacy and mastery of language that seems to be missing from much of contemporary writing. If you appreciate a book that succeeds on the merits of the storytelling, characters you will invest in and a master combination of wit, suspense and romance without profanity, Dorothy Sayers has delivered.

Must be read after the previous books building up the Wimsey/Vane relationship to really appreciate it. A serial mystery series before they were popular. Sayers has such a lovely command of the English language that it's a pleasure to read.

Lord Peter Whimsey is one of my favorite heroes. It is a joy to watch his mind at work and in this tale of love and friendship he finds his match in the wonderful Harriet Vane. I am so very glad that Dorothy Sayers found the right words to bring their story to its perfect ending.

As a historical glimpse into Depression-era Britain of the 30s, Dorothy Sayers' novel is deeply satisfying. It's also profound, encompassing much of the society of the time and many literary references. Personally, I'm hooked, and quite surprised I never found this writer before! The main characters are Lord Peter and Harriet Vane, a rather intellectual pair yet entertaining

What a honeymoon! Lord Peter and his love have finally tied the knot, but of course find themselves embroiled in mystery in their secret honeymoon hideaway. I haven't read any of the Wimsey stories in a few years, and had never read this one. Wimsey is in love, Bunter is his usual unflappable self in the face of domestic challenges, and the bride is adjusting to married life. I think I'll go back and read the earlier books again.

The book was excellent, however it might be disappointing to mystery fans who expect the corpse on the first page and a predominant sleuth story. The romantic overtone is fun, but not true to the genre.

I adore Dorothy Sayers and have read them all. The romance between Lord Peter and Harriet Vane shows up in several titles but this one is culmination of them all with a honeymoon. Of course this is accompanied by a dead body and a mystery all making for a most satisfying read.

I love Dorothy Sayers' insight into human nature. Most of her stories have allusions to sex without being graphic and of course their is usually a murder, but it is not up close and personal, more after the fact investigation. I've read three of her books and will be buying more for my Kindle.

The earliest Wimsey novels are mostly puzzles. Busman's Honeymoon is that and much more, in many ways the most satisfying of the Wimsey novels as it gets further into Wimsey's head. But don't start here; read the earlier novels first.

Very fasted paced mystery ......Very good storytelling ..........and good voice on reader, sometimes no matter how good the story the readers voice just doesn't fit the story.. Well not in this case storyline strong reader excellent.

This was the second copy of Busman's Honeymoon that I bought. I wore out the first copy!!!

Recommend to mystery fans, but it's a good idea to read the three previous Peter Wimsey/Harriet Vane novels first for context.

A classic! Wimsey does his unravelling midst a cast of quirky characters. At the same time he struggles with his conscience about the ethics of capital punishment. Bit much French language for some people, but required reading for Sayers devotees.

Excellent writing, of course. A classic in the mystery genre. Sayers, a British classical scholar, is best known for creating The Lord Peter Wimsey detective. In "Busman's Honeymoon" Wimsey and vhis new bride, Harriet Vane
( sought after through several Wimsey novels) arrive at their hide-away to find it houses a corpse.

This is my very favorite Peter Wimsey mystery -- a true novel. Nothing like a brilliant and insightful writer when she uses her talents for a mystery. I'm sure she could and did write in many venues, but I'm glad she chose mysteries.

OOPS! I accidentally reviewed this for The AttenburyEmeralds. Well, then I shall review Attenbury Emeralds here. Class distinction at its worst causes the central difficulty regarding the emeralds. Nurse marries Lord she brings back to health. Lord is disinherited by family. (They think she's after the money.) She bears them ill-will for their treatment of her husband. After his death, she spends the next thirty years plotting against them with the emeralds as her means of vengeance. Did I mention that she committed murders in her quest for vengeance? Things end badly for the nurse. The emeralds are returned to the Maharajah's family that originally owned them.