07 - Clouds of Witness by Dorothy L. Sayers

Immerse yourself in the gripping tale of Lord Peter Wimsey, called from his holiday in Corsica to solve a dense mystery that engulfs his own family. His brother, Gerald, Duke of Denver, stands accused of the murder of their sister Marys fiance, Dennis Cathcart. The peculiar circumstances of this crime baffle and intrigue, with the Duke found leaning over Cathcarts dead body outside their home in the dead of a freezing, wet night. As Lord Peter and his skilled servant-turned-assistant Bunter delve into the case, theyre confronted with a web of inexplicable actions and motives. Why would the Duke, Lady Mary, and Cathcart be out on such a harsh night? Why was Cathcart outside hours after he left the house in anger? Why was Lady Mary venturing to the conservatory at such an hour? Join Lord Peter, his friend Chief Inspector Parker, and the invaluable Bunter as they untangle the baffling threads of this mystery.