They’re both prickly artists, both pursued by detectives who are tragically awkward about love (although Alleyn at least has the dignity not to propose to Troy every five minutes), and both at one point in their lives murder suspects, although Troy only sipped of the cup that poor Harriet drank nearly to the dregs.

Great. Now I want this, too. Can you make it happen?

I am so glad you are enjoying Sayers.

and I guess I want more emotional tension between characters, never mind they’ve got cosmic evil to fight.

How do you feel about A Wind in the Door? That's the one that left the strongest impression on me.