Clouds of Witness (Lord Peter Wimsey)
by Sayers, Dorothy L
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- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very good, 10th imp (1st 1933), unclipped d/j (fair with some chipping, in protective sleeve); blue boards, black spine titling,
- Seller
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About This Item
London: Victor Gollancz, 1940. 6th imp.. hardback. Very good, 10th imp (1st 1933), unclipped d/j (fair with some chipping, in protective sleeve); blue boards, black spine titling, text block firm (slight forward lean), pages unmarked but a little browned. Owner's inscription on ffep.. 12mo (190 x 130 / 7_"" x 5""). The second in the Wimsey series. 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
Synopsis
Clouds of Witness is a 1926 novel by Dorothy L. Sayers, the second in her series featuring Lord Peter Wimsey. It was adapted for television in 1972, as part of a series starring Ian Carmichael as Lord Peter. The film adaptation is more or less faithful to the book.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Inklings & Yarnspinners (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- IYC132348
- Title
- Clouds of Witness (Lord Peter Wimsey)
- Author
- Sayers, Dorothy L
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very good, 10th imp (1st 1933), unclipped d/j (fair with some chipping, in protective sleeve); blue boards, black spine titling,
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 6th imp.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Victor Gollancz
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1940
- Pages
- 320
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- fiction, detective, DLSayers, Inklings
- Bookseller catalogs
- 2nd-hand books;
- Size
- 12mo (190 x 130 / 7_\"\" x 5\"\")
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