First the Blade (1918) by Clemence Dane

Clemence Dane Book Review by Sylvia D. First the Blade: A Comedy of Growth,  a coming of age novel and an unresolved love story, was Clemence Dane’s second published novel. Its format for the first two chapters is unusual in that it takes the form of the narrator of the story discussing its main characters … Continue reading →

Enter Sir John (1929) by Clemence Dane and Helen Simpson

Book Review by George S: Enter Sir John is a detective story. It’s a book I’ve mildly wanted to read for many years, ever since seeing Murder!, the slightly odd 1930 film that Alfred Hitchcock based on the novel. The story begins in the town of Peridu, where a troupe of touring actors are presenting … Continue reading →