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When Lord Peter Wimsey receives the shocking news that his brother Gerald, the Duke of Denver, faces murder charges, his idyllic holiday in Corsica turns into a race against time. The victim? Dennis Cathcart, the fiancé of their sister Mary, found dead in a chilling scene just outside the conservatory. What led to this tragic event? As Wimsey dives into the investigation, he uncovers a web of secrets, rivalries, and hidden motives that threaten to unravel his family. In "Clouds of Witness," Dorothy L. Sayers crafts a riveting tale filled with unexpected twists and intelligent deductions. ...

Ian Carmichael stars as Lord Peter Wimsey in these definitive BBC radio dramatisations of Dorothy L Sayers' classic crime novels Aristocratic amateur sleuth Lord Peter Wimsey was the master creation of Dorothy L Sayers, widely acknowledged as one of the four original ‘Queens of Crime’. These...

Ian Carmichael stars as Lord Peter Wimsey in these classic BBC radio dramatisations of Dorothy L Sayers' Golden Age crime novels. Gentleman detective Lord Peter Wimsey starred in a number of novels and short stories by Dorothy L Sayers. These full-cast adaptations - first broadcast on BBC radio between 1979 and 2010 - are cherished by crime aficionados worldwide. The stories featured are Murder Must Advertise, The Nine Tailors, Gaudy Night, and Busman's Honeymoon.

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Unraveling the mystery of the unidentified body with the curious and confident Lord Peter Wimsey is a joy for any mystery enthusiast! Sayers perfectly captures the dangers and dark corners of London’s streets, while maintaining a cozy and pensive atmosphere - found most often in the gentleman...

Da man finder et lig i hertugen af Denvers vinterhave, må lord Peter Wimsey med hast rejse til sin brors landejendom ved en lille landsby i 1920’ernes Yorkshire i et forsøg på at frikende ham for en mordanklage. Men uret tikker, og den dag nærmer sig, hvor hertugen skal dømmes af adelige...

Step into the world of wit, sophistication, and intrigue with Lord Peter Views the Body, the fourth installment in Dorothy L. Sayers’ celebrated Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries. This delightful collection of twelve short stories showcases Lord Peter at his finest—solving cases that range from the bizarre to the macabre, all with his trademark charm and intelligence.

Discover Dorothy L. Sayers' inimitable Golden Age detective in this complete collection of the complete Lord Peter Wimsey stories, together in one volume for the first time. Presented in chronological order, these short stories see Lord Peter Wimsey bringing his trademark wit and unique...

Lord Peter Views the Body by Grapevine Press is a delightful collection of shorter adventures featuring the inimitable Lord Peter Wimsey. In this anthology, readers will accompany Lord Peter on a series of intriguing cases that highlight his brilliant deductive skills and quick wit. With each story, Dorothy L Sayers crafts a mini-mystery that captivates readers and showcases her mastery of the detective genre. From perplexing puzzles to clever solutions, these tales offer a taste of Sayers' storytelling finesse and the enduring charm of Lord Peter Wimsey.

Crime classics featuring the gentleman detective Lord Peter Wimsey and amateur sleuth Montague Egg, plus a bonus short story and two programmes about the iconic Dorothy L. Sayers One of the four Golden Age ‘Queens of Crime’, Dorothy L. Sayers is best known as the creator of Lord Peter Wimsey...

Harriet Vane finder liget af den russiske emigrant, Paul Alexis på en klippe i strandkanten. Er det mord eller selvmord? Alexis var professionel dansepartner på et stort badehotel og forlovet med en rig midaldrende kvinde, der er overbevist om, at bolsjevikker har myrdet Alexis. Politiet...

Delve into the intricate world of mystery and familial intrigue, where the title "Clouds of Witness" evokes a sense of looming shadows and hidden truths. This podcast invites you to explore the themes of loyalty, deception, and the complexities of human relationships, as we unravel a rotating collection of captivating audiobooks centered around crime and detection. With each episode, listeners will encounter a new complete audiobook that immerses them in a labyrinth of motives and secrets, showcasing the art of deduction and the struggle for justice. This is not a single narrative but a ...

In A Presumption of Death, Jill Paton Walsh tells how World War II changed the lives of Peter, Harriet and their growing family. The story opens in 1940. Harriet Vane - now Lady Peter Wimsey - has taken her children to safety in the country. But the war has followed them: glamorous RAF pilots and even more glamorous land-girls scandalise the villagers; the blackout makes the nighttime lanes as sinister as the back alleys of London.

Dorothy L. Sayers (1883–1957) is thought to be a brilliant writer; funnier, more nuanced and unafraid to address social issues, she is often cited as an inspiration by authors like PD James, Ruth Rendell and Elizabeth George. But has her work stood the test of time? In Whose Body she pushes...

Society’s eligible women are in mourning. Lord Peter Wimsey has married at last, having finally succeeded in his ardent pursuit of the lovely mystery novelist Harriet Vane. The two depart for a tranquil honeymoon in a country farmhouse, but find, instead of a well-prepared love nest, the place...

Dashing detective Lord Peter Wimsey is caught up in the murder trial of mystery writer Harriet Vane. Her fianc├ has died of poisoning exactly as described in one of Harriet's novels—so naturally she is the prime suspect. As Peter looks on, he not only falls in love with the accused but...

The wealthy Agatha Dawson is dead—a trifle sooner than expected—but there are no apparent signs of foul play. Lord Peter Wimsey, however, senses that something is amiss and refuses to let the case rest—even without any clues or leads. Suddenly, he is faced with another murder: Agatha's...

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 sister’s fiancé, shot through the heart on a cold, lonely night at Riddlesdale Hall in Yorkshire. The duke’s...

There’s a corpse in the bathtub, wearing nothing but a pair of pince-nez spectacles. Enter Lord Peter Wimsey, the original gentleman sleuth. Urged to investigate by his mother, the Dowager Duchess of Denver, Lord Peter quickly ascertains that the sudden disappearance of a well-known financier...

Three perplexing puzzles—and three inimitable Wimsey solutions—told with wit, humor, and suspense. Narrator Ian Carmichael, the quintessential Lord Peter, provides great entertainment with his talented performance of these three stories. In “Striding Folly,” a frightening dream provides...