Murder Must Advertise (Dramatized)

By: Dorothy L. Sayers

Narrated by: Ian Carmichael, Full Cast

Length: 2 hrs and 19 mins

Publisher's summary

When copywriter Victor Dean falls to his death on the stairs of Pym's Advertising Agency, everyone assumes it was an unfortunate accident. His replacement doesn't think so and begins asking a lot of questions. The new man is something of a mystery to his colleagues, and he certainly dresses well considering his meagre writer's salary.

Of course the new copywriter is none other than Lord Peter Wimsey, working incognito to uncover the truth behind what is certainly murder. In between writing catchy slogans, Wimsey sets out to catch the murderer and finds a network of blackmailers, drug pushers, and killers.

But the deeper he gets into this criminal underworld, the more his own life is in danger. And as the murders increase, he must work to a tight deadline if he is to solve the case before it's too late.

©2002 BBC Worldwide Ltd; 1933 Dorothy L. Sayers (P)1998, 2002 BBC Worldwide Ltd

London in the 1920's

Ever wonder what London was like in the 1920's? D. Sayers has given us a magnificent view with Lord Peter posing as Death Bredon, his lookalike relative, secretly investigating a murder at an advertising agency. Lots of suspects, loose glitterati, and wild drug parties, not to mention funny ads in newspapers. The audio is clear as a bell and the acting will keep you on the edge of your seat. Great sound effects make this a tremendous buy. Thanks Audible, for giving us Ian Carmichael at his very best. Now for the next audio program in this series?

If you liked this, you will LOVE the books

I have been a huge fan of Dorothy Sayers for many years, and was immensely happy to come across the audible version of this story. Of course, being under time restraints they could not dramatize the entire novel, though they did a tremendous job with the abbreviated version. Ian Carmichael was the first actor to portray Lord Peter on television, and I couldn't imagine anyone else in the role for this version. If you enjoyed this and other Audible versions from the series, you will LOVE the books, guaranteed.

The ONLY Lord Peter Wimsey is Ian Carmichael

1. Murder Must Advertise is another of Dorothy Sayers’s excellent Lord Peter books :-)
2. Aside from the great characterization and interesting plotting, this book contains an excellent view of London society in between WWs I and II. Modern readers will discover many 100-year-old behaviours and attitudes that in the present are considered new.
3. Ian Carmichael is the quintessential Lord Peter Wimsey, as Jeremy Brett is the quintessential Sherlock Holmes. Carmichael is the very embodiment of Dorothy Sayers’s eponymous character :-)

Outstanding as always!

Where does Murder Must Advertise (Dramatized) rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Thoroughly enjoy BBC Radio productions and their work with Dorothy L. Sayers "Lord Peter Wimsey" is no exception. Ian Carmichael IS Wimsey (just as David Suchet IS Poirot).

Excellent!

Classic mystery in an English landscape

What did you love best about Murder Must Advertise (Dramatized)?

Love Ian Carmicheal's performance. All the actors did a supurb job and was a delightful audio play.

What does Ian Carmichael and Full Cast bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

the English accents make the dialog live. You can practically smell the office and feel the English fog.

Wimsy with a Dash of Mad Men

One of my favorite lighthearted detective stories well-dramatized and a fascinating peek into ad writing too!

Simplified but very good anyway

The book is an old friend, and this dramatization is well-done. But I miss the parts left out--necessarily, as most are too visual.

Great Golden Age Fun!

What did you like about this audiobook?

The cast, led by Ian Carmichael was fantastic! Some readers may need to be reminded that this is a radio adaptation rather than a traditional audiobook, but it works beautifully.

Does the author present information in a way that is interesting and insightful, and if so, how does he achieve this?

Dorothy Sayers wrote mysteries that are always fun even if some of the attitudes are a bit dated, they hold up well overall.

What did you find wrong about the narrator's performance?

Nothing. The cast was superb!

Do you have any additional comments?

Some of the jokes about the advertising industry are still true today even though the book is from 1933. Great fun! Audible, the BBC did a whole series of these productions. At present, you only have one other which I have already downloaded. Please get some more!!

Excellent production of a fascinating drama!

I really enjoyed the story, and the adaptation was very good indeed. I could have done without the Audible comment at the end - it left no room to appreciate the finale. But the casting was good did justice to the book.

We NEED the unabridged version

What did you love best about Murder Must Advertise (Dramatized)?

Dorothy Sayers is my favorite. Her characters are charming and yet many sided. The plot is not predictable and full of interesting twists.

What other book might you compare Murder Must Advertise (Dramatized) to and why?

The dramatized version is well done and entertaining and reminds me of the old radio dramas

What does Ian Carmichael and Full Cast bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Great cast well done The unabridged is still far better. I keep hoping you will have it available. I purchased the unabridged years ago and the last first disc was broken and the last disc was lost I keep hoping.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Love Sir Peter

Any additional comments?

Please make the unabridged available.