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In a shocking scandal, the likes of which has not been seen in the english aristocracy since the eighteenth century, the duke of denver stands accused of the foul murder or his sisters fiance, shot through the heart on a cold, lonely night at riddlesdale hall in yorkshire. Dorothy l sayers letters 02 the letters of dorothy l sayers, volume ii 19371943 from novelist to playwright. Jul 31, 2012 clouds of witness is the 2nd book in the lord peter wimsey mysteries, but you may enjoy the series by reading the books in any order. Sayers, 9781473621206, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
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