Rustic old Riddlesdale Lodge was a Wimsey family retreat filled with country pleasures and the thrill of the hunt -- until the game turned up human and quite dead. He lay among the chrysanthemums, wore slippers and a dinner jacket and was Lord Peter's brother-in-law-to-be. His accused murderer was Wimsey's own brother, and if murder set all in the family wasn't enough to boggle the unflappable Lord Wimsey, perhaps a few twists of fate would be -- a mysterious vanishing midnight letter from Egypt...a grieving fiancee with suitcase in hand...and a bullet destined for one very special Wimsey.
Clouds of Witness by Dorothy L. Sayers, first published in 1926, is the second novel featuring Lord Peter Wimsey, the author’s famed amateur detective and aristocrat. The story revolves around a murder mystery that strikes close to home when Wimsey's brother, Gerald, the Duke of Denver, is accused of murdering their sister's fiancé, Captain Denis Cathcart, at their family’s country estate.
Lord Peter takes on the investigation to clear his brother’s name, navigating through layers of scandal, family secrets, and political intrigue. The novel explores the complexities of aristocratic society and the pressures of family honor while presenting a cleverly constructed mystery filled with twists, red herrings, and a mix of danger and wit. As Wimsey investigates, he unravels a plot filled with surprising revelations, interrogating various witnesses and uncovering the motivations and hidden relationships that complicate the case.
Clouds of Witness showcases Sayers' signature mix of sharp dialogue, intellectual puzzles, and social commentary, further developing Lord Peter Wimsey as a complex and engaging character with both charm and depth. The novel remains a classic of the Golden Age of detective fiction, admired for its intricate plotting and character-driven storytelling.
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