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Sayers, Dorothy L. (Dorothy Leigh)
1893
1957
Fleming, Dorothy Leigh Sayers
Sayers, Dorothy Leigh
Clouds of witness
$bImPress, $c1927, copyright 2006.
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clouds_of_Witness
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"Clouds of Witness" by Dorothy L. Sayers is a mystery novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Lord Peter Wimsey, a brilliant detective known for his keen intellect and charm, who is called to investigate a murder case that directly implicates his own brother, the Duke of Denver. The plot intricately weaves together themes of family, honor, and the complexities of love, all while exploring the social milieu of the English aristocracy. At the start of the narrative, Lord Peter Wimsey is enjoying a much-needed holiday in Corsica, having grown weary of London's sophisticated crimes and the pressures of his life. His respite is abruptly interrupted by shocking news: his brother has been arrested for the murder of Captain Denis Cathcart, who was shot at the family estate, Riddlesdale Lodge. The opening chapters introduce the immediate aftermath of the crime, focusing on the inquest and revealing the tangled relationships and potential motives among the key players involved. As the narrative unfolds, Wimsey is drawn back into a web of intrigue where he must uncover the truth behind the tragic events, balancing his familial loyalty with his detective instincts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Private investigators -- England -- Fiction
Detective and mystery stories
England -- Fiction
Wimsey, Peter, Lord (Fictitious character), 1890- -- Fiction
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Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
Category: Novels
Category: British Literature
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