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Clouds of Witness (Classicus Edition) - cover

Clouds of Witness (Classicus Edition)

Dorothy L. Sayers

Maison d'édition: Classicus

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Clouds of Witness by Dorothy L. Sayers is a classic Golden Age detective novel featuring the inimitable Lord Peter Wimsey, master of wit and deduction. When his brother, the Duke of Denver, is accused of murdering Captain Denis Cathcart on a fog-shrouded Yorkshire estate, Lord Peter faces his most personal and challenging case yet. As scandal threatens to destroy the family name, Wimsey must navigate a maze of circumstantial evidence, family secrets, and hostile witnesses to uncover the truth and clear his brother’s name.     Rich with Sayers’s trademark intelligence, humor, and elegant prose, Clouds of Witness immerses readers in the world of 1920s England, from the misty moors of Yorkshire to the high drama of a trial in the House of Lords. Every page brims with clever dialogue, atmospheric settings, and meticulously laid clues, inviting readers to match wits with Lord Peter himself. This masterfully crafted mystery delivers not only a satisfying puzzle but also a keen exploration of honor, loyalty, and the pressures of aristocratic life.     This Classicus edition presents Dorothy L. Sayers’s enduring masterpiece in a beautifully designed volume perfect for lovers of classic crime fiction. Whether you’re discovering Lord Peter Wimsey for the first time or returning to savor his brilliant mind and razor-sharp charm, Clouds of Witness is an essential addition to any mystery lover’s library. Join countless readers who have embraced Sayers’s timeless work and experience one of the finest detective novels ever written.
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