Clouds of Witness (Mystery Masters Series)
by Dorothy L. Sayers
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Author: Dorothy L. SayersNarrator: Ian Carmichael
Edition: Audio Cassette
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Format: Unabridged
Published: 2002-08
ISBN: 1572702656
Number of pages: 13
Publisher: Audio Partners
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Book Review: A most enjoyable mystery with delightful characters!
Summary: 5 Stars
"Clouds of Witness" was a very delightful book! In both the mystery and the characters, I thought Sayers came through brilliantly!
Lord Peter Wimsey (the main character and detective) is truly a humorous, clever, thoughtful, and lovable character! He breezes through life, always seeing the amusement and humor in situations, but doesn't lack the ability to understand people and events for the gravity they may hold.
Wimsey himself was a delightful enough character to hold my interest through the book, but add to this his good friend (and partner in crime-solving) Mr. Parker (adorable friends!) and Mr. Bunter (another more "proper" counterpart to Wimsey) and you have an entire book set to amuse!
Oddly enough, Sayers doesn't use a lot of description. In a way it reminds a bit of Jane Austin (though the feel of the books is not similar!), in her ability to convey the characters in their uniqueness and completeness through dialogue.
The mystery also is most interesting. And while I could have felt "cheated" by the ending, I didn't because of the various sub-mysteries that were occurring throughout the book. It is, in a way, three or four mysteries all revolving around one.
Additionally, the mystery centers around Wimsey's own family, which adds another element to Wimsey's character, and the mystery itself.
A note: the book does contain a few slightly graphic descriptions of the murder, but I stress the word slightly. I have read some Agatha Christie, and think that it's probably on par with those. I am quite the queasy reader, and I had few qualms.
The only thing I regretted - if it could be called a regret - was the prevalent use of French. I can't blame or criticize Sayers on this front, only myself for not having a better grasp of the language. That said, while a times I was dismayed because I did not understand every detail or clue, for the most part everything was eventually (and in a timely manner) translated or explained.
I really enjoyed this read! And am very much looking forward to picking up another Lord Peter Wimsey mystery!!
Summary of Clouds of Witness (Mystery Masters Series)
In this classic mystery, murder strikes close to home. Lord Peter Wimsey?s brother is accused of murdering the man who is about to marry their sister. The body has been found at Riddlesdale Lodge, the Wimsey family retreat. Lord Peter must solve the case and clear the family name. The Los Angeles Times called Sayers ?one of the greatest mystery writers of the 20th century.? ?First-rate ... [A] marvelous reading.? -- Chicago Sun-TimesGeneral Books
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