Clouds of Witness

The Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries, Book 2

By: Dorothy L. Sayers

Narrated by: Ian Carmichael

In a shocking scandal, the likes of which has not been seen in the English aristocracy since the 18th century, the Duke of Denver stands accused of the foul murder or his sister's fiancé, shot through the heart on a cold, lonely night at Riddlesdale Hall in Yorkshire. The duke's brother, Lord Peter Wimsey, attempts to prove Denver's innocence, but why is the duke refusing to cooperate? And what does his sister, Lady Mary, know about the affair? Trying to reveal the truth, Wimsey uncovers a web of lies and deceit within the family and finds himself faced with the unhappy alternative of sending either his brother or his sister to the gallows - until he himself becomes a target.

Public Domain (P)1992 AudioGO

Sayers/Wimsey/Carmichael for another winning book

Love the detailed info about period life
Missed having more about Bunter
Enjoyed the bells, but too much numeric content about the peals, but I just skipped it.
Wimsey and Ian C are wonderfully paired. Hope that all the rest of the Sayers books are put into audio! Particularly Busman's Honeymoon.

Unusual plot

I have read a few hundred mysteries and I don’t remember ever seeing this plot in any other. Wonderful writing as always.

Ian Carmichael!

Best reader of Wimsey I’ve heard so far. Second book in series, Sayers really rolling now. Only gets better as series progresses.

Almost 100 years old

I really do love Lord Peter wins the stories and the clouds of witness is one of my favorites but then I have 45 favorites in that series. It’s set in post-World War I England and like many of these stories they have good plots and this one is very good and they also make you laugh about some of the traditions and customs of the time in the English aristocracy. I love them all

Classic Sayers, Classic Carmichael

The combined genius of Sayers and Carmichael are a treat for both mind and ear! Really, really good.