Clouds of Witness
A Lord Peter Wimsey Mystery
(Author) Dorothy L SayersThe second novel by one of the greatest mystery writers of the twentieth century, featuring her dashing amateur sleuth, Lord Peter Wimsey. When the fiancé of Lord Peter's sister, Mary, is found dead outside the conservatory of the Wimsey family's shooting lodge in Yorkshire, the evidence points in an unfortunate direction. Their older brother, Gerald, the Duke of Denver, appears to be the culprit and is accordingly arrested and put on trial. To clear the family name, Lord Peter and his friend Inspector Charles Parker scour the lodge's grounds, finding tantalizing clues that include mysterious footprints, a piece of jewelry, and a cat-shaped charm. Lord Peter works to unravel a string of apparent coincidences, all the while not knowing whether the truth he seeks will save his brother—or condemn him. A VINTAGE MYSTERY CLASSIC.
Dorothy L Sayers
Dorothy L Sayers was a British author known for her detective fiction, most notably the Lord Peter Wimsey series. Her writing style was characterized by clever plots, witty dialogue, and rich character development. Sayers made significant contributions to the genre, blending traditional detective stories with social commentary and psychological depth.
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