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The Duke of Denver, accused of murder, stands trial for his life in the House of Lords. Naturally, his brother Lord Peter Wimsey is investigating the crime - this is a family affair. The murder took place at the duke's shooting lodge and Lord Peter's sister was engaged to marry the dead man. But why does the duke refuse to co-operate with the investigation? Can he really be guilty, or is he covering up for someone?

Lord Peter Wimsey is back for the second installment of Dorothy L. Sayers’s mystery series (published 1927), and this time a death threatens the core of his family. Will he be able to save his brother, the Duke of Denver? Exactly what kind of trouble has his sister landed in? And what misadventure will Lord Peter get himself and Bunter into this time? - Summary by Lynette Caulkins Cast: Narrator: Ciufi Galeazzi Lord Peter Wimsey: Thomas Copeland Bunter and Mr. Hardraw: James Hedrick Inspector Charles Parker: David Purdy Duke of Denver: Yoganandh Duchess of Denver: Jenn Broda Lady Mary: ...

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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 ...

Step into the golden age of detective fiction with this brilliantly crafted 5-book collection featuring the iconic amateur sleuth, Lord Peter Wimsey. Created by the incomparable Dorothy L. Sayers, Lord Peter is an aristocrat with a razor-sharp mind, a taste for fine living, and a passion for...

This audiobook includes unabridged recordings of the first four Lord Peter Wimsey detective novels, read by Audie-award winning narrator Jonathan Keeble. A must-listen for fans of Agatha Christie's Poirot and Margery Allingham's Campion Mysteries, Lord Peter Wimsey is the immortal amateur sleuth created by Dorothy L Sayers.