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Clouds of Witness
Classic mystery
Clouds of Witness
Book 2 of the Lord Peter Wimsey series
Lord Peter's brother, the Duke of Denver, is found beside the body of their sister's fiancé and refuses to explain evidence that makes him appear guilty. The family scandal leads to a trial before the House of Lords while Peter and Inspector Parker pursue witnesses across England and France. Conflicting loyalties, missing hours, and several carefully protected secrets complicate the effort to save a man whose silence may be shielding someone else. Spirited and sprawling, this early Wimsey mystery suits readers who enjoy aristocratic households, courtroom drama, family devotion, and investigations powered by friendship as much as deduction.
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Crime, danger, and death
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Thirty-Story Orange Fizz
Orange juice and sparkling water make a sunny fizz for the next thirty stories.
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- Fill a glass with ice, add orange juice, top with sparkling water, and stir gently.
- Garnish: Orange wheel.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Maple Old Fashioned
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A warming pour with a sharp edge suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
What you'll need
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1/4 oz pure maple syrup ↗
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters
- Ice
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How to mix it
- Stir bourbon, maple syrup, and bitters with ice. Strain over one large ice cube.
- Garnish: Orange peel.
- Glassware: Rocks glass.
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