Clouds of Witness by Dorothy L. Sayers

Clouds of Witness

Lord Peter Wimsey #2

Dorothy L. Sayers

172 pages • first pub 1926 (editions)

fiction classics crime mystery adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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Ideal for readers who relish intricately plotted Golden Age mysteries with witty, eccentric detectives navigating dark secrets and societal hierarchies.

Description

This delightful mystery is the second featuring Lord Peter Wimsey. When his brother, the Duke of Denver, is accused of murder then it is Lord Peter's job to clear his name. The Duke is found standing over the body of his sister's fianc , who he ha...

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Community Reviews

3.76
based on 2,466 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 89%

adventurous: 45%

funny: 45%

lighthearted: 35%

tense: 10%

dark: 7%

emotional: 6%

challenging: 5%

relaxing: 5%

reflective: 4%

sad: 3%

informative: 2%

hopeful: 1%

Pace

19% of readers chose fast
59% of readers chose medium
21% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

66% of readers chose Plot
31% of readers chose A mix
1% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

20% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
60% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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Loveable characters?

69% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

7% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
85% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

23% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
49% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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