Clouds of Witness: From 1920 to 2023, classic crime at its best

Description

Product ID:	9781473621206
Product Form:	Paperback / softback
Country of Manufacture:	GB
Series:	Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries
Title:	Clouds of Witness
Subtitle:	From 1920 to 2023, classic crime at its best
Authors:	Author: Dorothy L Sayers
Page Count:	320
Subjects:	Crime and mystery fiction, Crime & mystery
Description:	Select Guide Rating The second book in the classic British detective series featuring amateur sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey, with a new introduction by journalist and crime novelist Ruth Dudley Edwards. The second book in Dorothy L Sayers Lord Peter Wimsey series introduced by crime novelist Ruth Dudley Edwards - a must-read for fans of Agatha Christie''s Poirot and Margery Allingham''s Campion Mysteries. ''D. L. Sayers is one of the best detective story writers'' Daily Telegraph 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
Imprint Name:	Hodder Paperback
Publisher Name:	Hodder & Stoughton
Country of Publication:	GB
Publishing Date:	1996-05-16

Weight	228 g
Dimensions	131 × 198 × 20 mm