Clouds of Witness Dorothy L. Sayers

Name: Clouds of Witness By Dorothy L. Sayers
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Clouds of Witness by Dorothy L. Sayers

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Summary

A new edition of the famous crime novel, first published in 1926. A man is found shot, and the Duke of Denver is charged with the murder of his sister's fiance. His brother, Lord Peter Wimsey, is then called to investigate the crime. By the author of: The Nine Taylors and Whose Body.

Clouds of Witness Summary

Clouds of Witness by Dorothy L. Sayers

The Duke of Denver, accused of murder, stands trial for his life in the House of Lords.

Naturally, his brother Lord Peter Wimsey is investigating the crime - this is a family affair. The murder took place at the duke's shooting lodge and Lord Peter's sister was engaged to marry the dead man.

But why does the duke refuse to co-operate with the investigation Can he really be guilty, or is he covering up for someone

'She brought to the detective novel originality, intelligence, energy and wit.' P. D. James

Clouds of Witness Reviews

She brought to the detective novel originality, intelligence, energy and wit. - P. D. James

D. L. Sayers is one of the best detective story writers. - E. C. Bentley, Daily Telegraph

I admire her novels . . . she has great fertility of invention, ingenuity and a wonderful eye for detail - Ruth Rendell

About Dorothy L. Sayers

Dorothy L Sayers was born in Oxford in 1893, and was both a classical scholar and a graduate in modern languages. As well as her popular Lord Peter Wimsey series, she wrote several religious plays, but considered her translations of Dante's Divina Commedia to be her best work. She died in 1957.

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Sku

GOR002998955

ISBN 13

9780450564758

ISBN 10

0450564754

Title

Clouds of Witness by Dorothy L. Sayers

Author

Dorothy L. Sayers

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Hardback

Publisher

Hodder & Stoughton

Year published

19930506

Number of pages

288

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N/A

Cover note

Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

Note

This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us