The Queens of Crime, by Marie Benedict. St. Martin’s Press, 2025, 308 pages.
This 1931 fictional adventure is narrated by Dorothy Sayers, who also explores her complicated relationships with those closest to her. Her character describes her fellow female crime novelists with their signature styles and quirks, and gives us an engaging mystery to solve.
A Podcast focused on classic mystery novels of the “Golden Age,” mostly by women: Shedunnitshow.com delves into the authors and mysteries behind classic detective stories. It is free, though one can join the reasonably-priced Book Club for more in-depth discussions and events.