Category Archives: Mystery Detectives

Georges Simenon & Jules Maigret

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Millie

Georges Simenon was a Belgium writer who produced 200 novels and numerous short stories. Of course from a mystery perspective he was best known for his creation of fictional detective Jules Maigret. His sales from the Maigret series are estimated … Continue reading →

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Dorothy Sayers-Lord Peter Wimsey

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Millie

I’ve blogged many times about Agatha Christie and her characters, but there was another well-known mystery writer from the same time period −Dorothy Leigh Sayers. Christie and Sayers are in a select group of writers from the early Golden Age … Continue reading →

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Nancy Drew-Her Mysterious Influence

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Millie

When I’m asked what was my first mystery book I answer quickly by saying Nancy Drew. Like many little girls my love of mysteries started with this teenage sleuth. And before we talk about Nancy Drew let me share a quick … Continue reading →

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