The Clouds of Witness

Set against the backdrop of a shooting lodge in Yorkshire, the story unfolds with the mysterious death of Captain Denis Cathcart, who is found shot near the conservatory. Lady Mary, the victim's fiancée, discovers her brother, the Duke of Denver, in a compromising position over the body. With the bullet traced to Denver's revolver and a prior quarrel over a cheating scandal, tension mounts as Denver's silence deepens the intrigue. The narrative weaves a complex web of family loyalty, suspicion, and the quest for truth.