Campion is kind of Wimsey-lite, with his own quirky charm. I first discovered the series via the Masterpiece Theatre adaptations in the late 80's and early 90's. I'm particularly fond of the books that feature the irrepressible Amanda Fitton -- THE FEAR SIGN aka SWEET DANGER, THE FASHION IN SHROUDS, and TRAITOR'S PURSE in particular -- and can seldom be bothered to revisit the rest of the series; but then I feel much the same about the Wimsey books (my apologies to the completists, but if I never read FIVE RED HERRINGS or even THE NINE TAILORS again I will shed no tears whatsoever).
Anyway, yes, I do recommend them. They are fun and charming and Lugg (Campion's very un-Bunter-like manservant) is a hoot.
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Date: 12/13/14 10:22 pm (UTC)Anyway, yes, I do recommend them. They are fun and charming and Lugg (Campion's very un-Bunter-like manservant) is a hoot.