Book Description
Rustic old Riddlesdale Lodge was a Wimsey family retreat filled with country pleasures and the thrill of the hunt -- until the game turned up human and quite dead. He lay among the chrysanthemums, wore slippers and a dinner jacket and was Lord Peter's brother-in-law-to-be. His accused murderer was Wimsey's own brother, and if murder set all in the family wasn't enough to boggle the unflappable Lord Wimsey, perhaps a few twists of fate would be -- a mysterious vanishing midnight letter from Egypt...a grieving fiancee with suitcase in hand...and a bullet destined for one very special Wimsey.
Customer Reviews:
Cloudy "Witness".......2007-02-10
The worst nightmare for a detective is having a solid case... against a member of your own family. Dorothy Sayers imagined such a story for Lord Peter Wimsey in her second mystery novel, "Clouds of Witness," a solid, twisting whodunnit full of lies, affairs and deception
Peter is on vacation when he finds out that his brother, The Duke of Denver (informally "Gerald"), is on trial for murder -- he had a blowup with his sister Mary's fiancee, Denis Cathcart, upon learning that Cathcart was a former cardsharper. The next morning, Cathcart was found shot through the heart by Gerald's gun, with Gerald bending over the body. The Duke stubbornly refuses to explain why he was out in the rain at three in the morning.
Peter is determined to solve the case, and quickly finds plenty of clues and odd little details, including the fact that Mary keeps lying -- and changing her lies. There are too many clues, and not enough logical motives. Now to save his brother, Peter must unravel plenty of lies and red herrings, and discover who wanted to do away with Denis Cathcart -- and why.
"Clouds of Witness" is an excellent whodunnit, with lots of quirky characters and a very twisty murder mystery -- in fact, it's not even clear whether it's even a murder. And Sayers seemed to be more at ease in this mystery, since it unfolds in a more gradual manner, as if she were more sure of herself than in "Whose Body."
If there's a flaw, it's that her writing can be slightly uneven -- we get lots of descriptions of Mary, but I still have no idea what Bunter looks like. But Sayers can craft a spectacular plot, with lots of red herrings and odd twists, especially since most of the people involved are telling lies, usually about romantic affairs.
The general feeling is unusually taut even for a mystery, since Peter is trying to help his stuffy brother. But Sayers also sprinkles in some comedic moments to lessen the tension, such as when Peter dines with a flaky, chic socialist who thinks it's thrilling when the police raid them. The dialogue is also enjoyably quirky, especially when Peter is doing the talking ("I should be crucified upside down for anemia of the brain!").
The cast is made up of all sorts -- weaselly socialists, flaky socialites, the stuffy Gerald and his equally stiff wife, and the rambling yet clever Dowager. And Peter is the center of all this, a detective who acts like Bertie Wooster and thinks like Hercule Poirot -- he has loads of brains and reasoning ability, but you'd never guess it by how he acts.
"Clouds of Witness" is a clever, twisty murder mystery with a likably eccentric hero, and one of Dorothy Sayers' best mystery novels. Definitely a good, solid read with a colourful cast.
Really Enjoyable.......2007-01-13
The story is a good one, but it is the dialogue that makes this a really great story.
"The romantic soul at war with the realistic brain".......2006-06-26
Lord Peter Wimsey is one of the great English sleuths of literary history. His creator was Dorothy Sayers, one of the first women to receive a degree from Oxford University.
Wimsey is a complex yet agreeable character, a peer of the realm who has a witty, urbane facade which can slip to reveal a steely resolve as well as a tender and sometimes fragile psyche. "The essential Peter," Sayers once wrote, "is seen to be the familiar figure of the interpretative artists, the romantic soul at war with a realistic brain."
In this second of eleven Lord Peter books, the accused is Lord Peter's brother, the Duke of Denver, suspected of murdering his sister's fiance after discovering he is a cad. The Duke refuses to share his whereabouts the night of the murder, so Lord Peter must solve the mystery in record time in order to prevent his brother being executed for murder.
This is a well devised mystery plot with enough emotional involvement to make it a page turner. In addition the portrayal of English culture of the 1920's is enjoyable.
The further adventures of Lord Peter .......2004-12-09
Lord Peter needed to get away after the stresses he encountered solving a case a few weeks earlier (Whose Body?). He and Bunter went to the wilds of Corsica to relax. On their way back to civilization they discover that while they were gone the fiance of Lord Peter's sister, Lady Mary was murdered. Worse, the murder took place at a shooting party hosted by their older brother, Gerald the Duke of Denver. Worse still Gerald is the prime suspect!
Peter and Bunter hurry home to try to solve the crime only to find that there are many mysteries about what happened that night. Why isn't Mary more upset about the death of her fiance? Why was their engagement called off that very night? Where exactly was Gerald that evening? Who left a suitcase in the conservatory?
Gradually Peter begins to find answers to the various questions and raise a few more along the way. He and Bunter of course eventually save the day but not before having a few adventures along the way.
This is an exciting mystery, it is well plotted and fairly laid out, all the clues are there for the reader. There are a few coincidences but nothing that overly strains possiblities. For fans of the series we are treated to a lot more insight into that wonderfully eccentric Wimsey family.
So why four stars instead of five? First the book does tend to drag just a bit in places. Compared to later books in the series this is one of the lesser works. If you are a fan of the series this is a must read. I would also recommend it if you are a fan of mysteries of the '20's and '30's definitely read this one.
Shades of the Future.......2004-07-04
Clouds of Witness is a good book, but not among Sayers best. Written early in her career, the story allows one to feel that there will be greater books yet to come, but this - alas - is not that book. The book suffers mainly because it feels as if Sayers is emulating other writers (at one point Wimsey refers to his "gray cells"), and not trusting her own voice enough. It's understandable, given that this is her sophomore outing, but it's regrettable that it isn't quite what a modern reader might think of as a "Dorothy L. Sayers mystery."
The characters, women particularly, are well fleshed-out stereotypes. We have the noble fool (Lady Mary), the gold-digger (Simone Vonderaa), and the caged bird set free (Mrs. Grimethorpe). Even the legal team of Murbles and Biggs are set at the far ends of the spectrum of lawyerly caricature (Biggs' closing argument is an especially hammy monologue).
While it's nice to meet Wimsey's family, the rest of the hunting party is mostly useless (murder victim excepted). Wimsey and D.I. Parker's camaraderie is enjoyable, though the latter likely has a conflict of interest - doubly so, given his attraction to Lady Mary, Wimsey's sister and the deceased's fiancée.
My greatest frustration with the book has to do with the way the emerald-eyed cat charm is handled. Although its ownership is proven relatively early in the book Wimsey and Parker keep trying to determine if it belonged to someone else. It seems Sayers wants it to be a red herring, but in light of the fact that we know whose it is - as do Wimsey and Parker - it just doesn't work. Sayers also tries her hand at adventure writing, most notably in the "foggy bog" and "trans-Atlantic flight" scenes; in these she succeeds and it's a pity that in the future these dramatic touches are saved mainly for scenes involving the detective and his Daimler.
Even though the book has several shortcomings it's still an entertaining piece of writing. It does better at charting the rise of one of England's finest authors than as a literary masterpiece in its own right, but for all that Sayers fans should be sure not to overlook this early treasure.
Book Description
(Foreword by Warren W. Wiersbe) A classic exposition that includes an examination of the great heroes of the faith. Full of rich, practical applications.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent Work.......2003-05-12
This book, like all other books wtitten by E.W. Bullinger, is outstanding. You will never find another work that is so precise and accurate on Hebrews chapter 11. This one book over 400 pages,takes you through the true meaning of Faith.
The work of a Master Expositor.......2002-10-20
Great Cloud of Witnesses by E. W. Bullinger stands in a class by itself!
The author of this work is a master expositor who has taken the eleventh chapter of the book of Hebrews, and revealed it to the reader in such a manner that the reader is possessed with the desire to walk with God into same faith as Noah and Joseph; Rahab and David; those women who received again their loved ones from the grave, and those who were sawn assunder, scourged, mocked..."those of whom the world was not worthy".
This book is not easy reading! It must be digested carefully and with much prayer. It is not for the squeamish or the part-time Christian, because having read even a portion of it, you will be convicted, whether for good or ill, to re-assess your walk with God by FAITH.
The exposition on Hebrews 11:1 is worth the purchase of this book alone. Nevertheless, the LORD has been bountiful by allowing the author's continuing exposition of the people of God that we have become so familiar with.
They are revealed in their weaknesses made strong through faith; their fear subdued by faith, thier willingness to "obtain a better ressurrection" by faith.
Would that we all would desire to have and exhibit the kind of faith that would say of us, "Of whom the world [kosmos,mankind] was not worthy:"
Truthfully, would that we would have the stomachs for such a faith!
Buy the book and prepare for a greater intimacy with those who have gone on before us, and with God through the person of Jesus Christ His Son.
Bullinger's works are works anointed by God for the edification of His saints.
A couple of other works by Bullinger that I recommend are:
Number in Scripture and Word Studies on the Holy Spirit
Faith ends what it started.......1999-10-06
Faith has never been dispensational.Faith has nothing to do with religion.Faith never changes.If a man will not be persuaded in his mind,that what God has said is true,then he,will never have the faith that is pleasing to God.For it is with the mind,that man believes and has confidence in anything.Read this book and you will learn,that people don't change faith but faith changes people.All things are possible to him who believes,that,All Things Are Possible.
Faith ends what it started.......1999-10-06
Faith has never been dipensational.Faith has nothing to do with religion.Faith never changes.If a man will not be persuaded in his mind,that what God has said is true,then he,will never have the faith that is pleasing to God.For it is with the mind,that man believes and has confidence in anything.Read this book and you will learn,that people don't change faith but faith changes people.All things are possible to him who belives,that All Things Are Possible.
The Best Faith.......1998-11-11
This book will help you understand the only kind of faith that God is pleased with. A must for persons trying to understand their faith in God.
Customer Reviews:
A really good read!.......2000-03-30
This book is a quick read through some of the great Christian thinkers. Each chapter contains a concise history of each thinker with a helpful bibliography at the end. I found the chapters on Anselm, Zwingli, and Aquinas helpful in clarifying their significance in history, their relationship to modern theology, and their impact on their world. This is an excellent book for the layman, church library, or gift.
Customer Reviews:
Where to start reading about Orthodox piety.......2006-04-16
This book is so vital to read as Westerners who may not know about the persecutions of the Russian Church under the communist. What makes this books stand alone is the life of Fr. Arseny of Blessed Memory. His struggles with criminals, political prisoners, brutal guards, and trying to simply stay alive while fulfilling his sentence in one of the soviet, "special camps," gives you a look at how one man's humanity and compassion can have such a deep impact on so many others. Fr. Areny's life stands among many of the as yet un-cannonized saints that suffered for the Orthodox Faith. The spiritual depth and the description of some of Gods mysteries pulls back the veil of this world for the reader so they can see the depths of Gods love in his saints. You will love this book even if you are not Orthodox.
20 th Century Martyrs.......2005-09-04
I have not received this title yet, even though my credit card hsa billed me for this item. It has been over 2 weeks!
Jack Flanagan
Book Description
This new primary sources reader illustrates and illuminates the variety of Christian ideas and practices of the past two millennia. Each chapter opens with a timeline that places religious events in their political, social, and intellectual context.
Customer Reviews:
An indispensable guide.......2001-05-21
In his latest work, Professor Harrington has created an indispensable guide to the great mosaic of lives and perspectives that form the history of western Christianity - a most valuable work for the undergraduate student and the interested layman, as well as a rich source of data for advanced students of the subject.
Commencing in the years of the early Church, 'A Cloud of Witnesses' presents a series of original documents, both personal and official, which reflect the consolidation and development of Christian thought in the last 2000 years. Each chapter gives a succinct introduction to discrete historical eras of Christendom, from antiquity through the Middle Ages, Reformation, Enlightenment, to the contemporary world; particular themes within these broad eras are illustrated by excerpts from central texts such as the Confessions of Augustine, the Spiritual Exercises of Loyola, Luther's Bible commentaries and Calvin's Institutes of the Christian Religion - as well as by those voices that have helped to define Christianity's borders through the centuries, such as the Gospel of Thomas, the writings of Arius, the sermons of Eckhart and the thought of the Anabaptists.
Whilst not designed as an exhaustive history, Harrington's collection of original sources gives a wonderful sense of the living history of Christianity, and offers a fine alternative to any dry introductory tome; from the sixteenth century 'confessions' of witches to the testimonies of the persecuted and condemned in the jail correspondence of Martin Luther King and Dietrich Bonhoeffer, here are gripping accounts from the long and chequered story of the followers of Jesus. When focussing on more recent themes that have shaped Christianity such as feminism, liberation theology and bioethics, 'A Cloud of Witnesses' deals sensitively with the plurality of worldviews within contemporary Christianity and demonstrates its author's breadth of learning. Timelines and a thematic contents page make for easy navigation, and contemporary illustrations accompany each chapter. A highly recommended work...
Customer Reviews:
The Psalms Through 3000 Years.......2007-03-10
The book arrived in a timely manner in excellent condition.
The Psalms Through Three Thousand Years: Prayerbook of a Cloud of Witnesses.......2007-01-03
To be in touch with our Christian tradition and pray with them understanding the meening of them in our live.
Splendid!.......2006-05-18
This is a wonderful book for those with an interest in almost any aspect of the psalter. It is practically 3 books in one. The first discusses the development, writing and eventual canonization of the psalms. The second discusses the historical use of the psalms by Jews, Catholics and Protestants. The third discusses modern uses and the theological underpinnings of those uses. It is a wonderful resource.
It is written on a level that any competent adult should be able to understand. Background material is given in sufficient abundance that the reader is not left wondering about the context of statements made. Assertions are backed up with concrete examples.
The author knows his material. He was an ordained Protestant pastor who later converted to Roman Catholicism. He has worked as an actual translator of biblical materials and knows the language and linguistic nuances of the psalms. He communicates the shifts in understandings and presents alternate readings.
In summation, this is a first rate work accessible by anyone.
Average customer rating:
|
A Great Cloud of Witnesses: Life Lessons from Women of Faith
Kirkie Morrissey
Manufacturer: Faithful Woman
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
 Women
| Specific Groups
| Biographies & Memoirs
| Subjects
| Books
General
| Women's Studies
| Nonfiction
| Subjects
| Books
General
| Religion & Spirituality
| Subjects
| Books
General
| Bible Study
| Reference
| Christianity
| Religion & Spirituality
| Subjects
| Books
Women's Issues
| Christian Living
| Christianity
| Religion & Spirituality
| Subjects
| Books
General
| Bible & Other Sacred Texts
| Religion & Spirituality
| Subjects
| Books
Women
| Specific Groups
| Biographies & Memoirs
| 4-for-3 Books Store
| Stores
| Books
General
| Women's Studies
| Nonfiction
| 4-for-3 Books Store
| Stores
| Books
General
| Bible & Other Sacred Texts
| Religion & Spirituality
| 4-for-3 Books Store
| Stores
| Books
Women's Issues
| Christian Living
| Christianity
| Religion & Spirituality
| 4-for-3 Books Store
| Stores
| Books
Bible Study
| Reference
| Christianity
| Religion & Spirituality
| 4-for-3 Books Store
| Stores
| Books
General
| Religion & Spirituality
| 4-for-3 Books Store
| Stores
| Books
All 4-for-3 Deals
| 4-for-3 Books Store
| Stores
| Books
ASIN: 0781435099 |
Book Description
For thousands of years, women have enjoyed prominent roles in God's unfolding redemptive plans, through their own sometimes-ordinary and sometimes-extraordinary faithful witness for Him.
Immerse yourself in this great cloud of witnesses! In ten inspiring lessons, the stories of faithful women in the Bible and throughout history unfold with exciting insights, confirming that God still increases our faith through His own faithfulness.
These remarkable, life-changing stories of faith include:
and #149; The courageous faith of Elisabeth Elliot and Queen Esther
and #149; The nurturing faith of Susanna Wesley and Lois and Eunice
and #149; The triumphant faith through suffering of Joni Erickson-Tada
and Ruth
and #149; The available faith of Corrie
and #149; Ten Boom and the Maid of Naaman's wife
and #149; The faith to seek truth in Sheila Walsh and the Queen of Sheba
and many, many more!
Kirkie Morrissey enjoys sharing the transforming love of God with others! Her journey as a mother, grandmother, Young Life staff leader, author of five books, conference speaker, and Bible study leader has provided plenty of tested insight into God's faithfulness. Kirkie is also the author of the Bible study Fix Your Eyes on Jesus from Cook Communications. She lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado with her husband Terry. They have three sons and three grandchildren.
Average customer rating:
|
A Cloud of Witnesses: Calvinistic Baptists in the 18th Century (Et Perspectives)
Michael Haykin
Manufacturer: Evangelical Times
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
Protestant
| Church History
| Christianity
| Religion & Spirituality
| Subjects
| Books
Baptist
| Protestantism
| Christianity
| Religion & Spirituality
| Subjects
| Books
Protestant
| Church History
| Christianity
| Religion & Spirituality
| 4-for-3 Books Store
| Stores
| Books
Baptist
| Protestantism
| Christianity
| Religion & Spirituality
| 4-for-3 Books Store
| Stores
| Books
All 4-for-3 Deals
| 4-for-3 Books Store
| Stores
| Books
ASIN: 0950012939 |
Books:
- Cold Calling Techniques: (That Really Work!) (Cold Calling Techniques)
- Dead Center: A Marine Sniper's Two-Year Odyssey in the Vietnam War
- Devices and Desires
- Dig Your Well Before You're Thirsty : The Only Networking Book You'll Ever Need
- DragonFire
- Drawing the Line: The Untold Story of the Animation Unions from Bosko to Bart Simpson
- Dumb but Lucky!: Confessions of a P-51 Fighter Pilot in World War II
- Five Minutes to Orgasm Every Time You Make Love: Female Orgasm Made Simple
- For a Few Demons More (Rachel Morgan, Book 5)
- Freakonomics [Revised and Expanded]: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything
Books Index
Books Home
Recommended Books
- The Watchman: A Joe Pike Novel
- Once upon a Star
- Common Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms of the Northeast
- Green Urbanism: Learning From European Cities
- History: Fiction or Science
- Only the Paranoid Survive: How to Exploit the Crisis Points That Challenge Every Company
- Plantworks
- History: Fiction or Science
- Design Drawing 2000 Edition
- Encounter with the toothache tree on the outer banks
Whose Body? (Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries)
Unnatural Death (Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries)
The Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club
Strong Poison
The Five Red Herrings
