Clouds of Witness
by Dorothy L. Sayers
Taste attributes: mysterydetectivecrimefresh & originalrealisticintricatelinearglossyenclosedemotive & stirringsolving the riddle/not as it seemsinjustice/tragedy/vengeancehuman spirit/resilience/survival
Boxlist takeA realistic mystery that is intricate and fresh. Best if you like puzzles over plain sailing.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: balanced · Realism: true to life · Story: intricate · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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3.9 / 5
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About This Book
The fiancé of Lord Peter's sister, Mary, is found dead outside the conservatory of the Wimsey family's shooting lodge in Yorkshire. The evidence points to their older brother, Gerald, the Duke of Denver, who is charged with the murder and put on trial in the House of Lords.
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- Author
- Dorothy L. Sayers
- Published
- 1926
- Pages
- 287
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- Open Library
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