Clouds of Witness Unknown -
by Dorothy L. Sayers
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"Clouds of Witness," a Lord Peter Wimsey novel, is the best introduction to Wimsey and his world. Written by Dorothy L. Sayers, this novel revolves around Wimsey's brother Gerald, the Duke of Denver, being accused of murdering their sister Mary's fiance. It also features Wimsey's friend Chief Inspector Parker, as well as introducing several recurring characters. Unlike "Unnatural Death," where Wimsey seems more devil-may-care and speaks in more slangy sentences, this book shows a more mature Wimsey who's fully aware of his duties to his family and the responsibilities of his position in life (an occasional theme in the series), and we see that Wimsey is far from being merely a man about London. The mystery itself is one of the more clever ones in the series, revolving around holes in Gerald's testimony which Wimsey must investigate, as well as the background of the murder victim, although the final resolution seems not to completely justify the build-up. (This is common in Sayers' mysteries; the setting and characters tend to be stronger than the puzzle driving the plot.) Overall, though, it's an entertaining book, featuring more moments of dramatic suspense than in the later novels, making it perhaps the most well-rounded Wimsey adventure.
Details
- Title Clouds of Witness
- Author Dorothy L. Sayers
- Binding unknown
- Publisher CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
- Date 7/22/201
- ISBN 9781463782252
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