# Clouds of Witness — Character guide

> Key figures in Clouds of Witness by Dorothy L. Sayers.

- [Lord Peter Wimsey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clouds_of_witness_se/characters/lord_peter_wimsey.md): Amateur detective investigating his brother's murder case.
- [Lady Mary Wimsey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clouds_of_witness_se/characters/lady_mary_wimsey.md): Lord Peter's sister, engaged to the murdered man.
- [Mr. Parker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clouds_of_witness_se/characters/charles_parker.md): Scotland Yard detective and friend of Lord Peter.
- [Sir Impey Biggs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clouds_of_witness_se/characters/sir_impey_biggs.md): Eminent barrister defending the Duke of Denver.
- [Gerald Wimsey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clouds_of_witness_se/characters/gerald_wimsey.md): Duke of Denver, Lord Peter's brother, accused of murder.
- [Duke of Denver](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clouds_of_witness_se/characters/duke_of_denver.md): Title held by Gerald Wimsey, the accused.
- [Mrs. Grimethorpe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clouds_of_witness_se/characters/mrs_grimethorpe.md): Wife of a Yorkshire farmer, key witness.
- [Mr. Goyles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clouds_of_witness_se/characters/mr_goyles.md): Socialist agitator and friend of Lady Mary.
- [Mr. Grimethorpe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clouds_of_witness_se/characters/mr_grimethorpe.md): Yorkshire farmer and husband of Mrs. Grimethorpe.
- [Mademoiselle Simone Vonderaa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clouds_of_witness_se/characters/simone_vonderaa.md): French woman with a past connection to Cathcart.
- [Mrs. Pettigrew-Robinson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clouds_of_witness_se/characters/mrs_pettigrew_robinson.md): Guest at Riddlesdale Lodge, gossipy neighbor.
- [Freddy Arbuthnot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clouds_of_witness_se/characters/freddy_arbuthnot.md): Friend of Lord Peter, a cheerful socialite.
- [Miss Lydia Cathcart](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clouds_of_witness_se/characters/miss_lydia_cathcart.md): Sister of the murdered Captain Cathcart.
- [George V](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clouds_of_witness_se/characters/george_v.md): Reigning king, mentioned in legal context.
- [Mrs. Marchbanks](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clouds_of_witness_se/characters/mrs_marchbanks.md): Wife of Colonel Marchbanks, a guest at Riddlesdale.
- [Viscount St. George](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clouds_of_witness_se/characters/viscount_st_george.md): Title for the heir to the Duke of Denver.
- [Mr. Featherstone](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clouds_of_witness_se/characters/mr_featherstone.md): Local police constable involved in the case.
- [Colonel Marchbanks](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clouds_of_witness_se/characters/colonel_marchbanks.md): Guest at Riddlesdale Lodge, a military man.
- [Monsieur Briquet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clouds_of_witness_se/characters/monsieur_briquet.md): French police officer assisting the investigation.
- [Greg Smith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clouds_of_witness_se/characters/greg_smith.md): American tourist who saw something relevant.
- [Madame Leblanc](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clouds_of_witness_se/characters/madame_leblanc.md): Proprietress of a Parisian boarding house.
- [Mr. Sugg](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clouds_of_witness_se/characters/mr_sugg.md): Local police inspector, initially in charge.
- [Sir Andrew Mackenzie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clouds_of_witness_se/characters/sir_andrew_mackenzie.md): Scottish landowner and friend of the family.
- [Lord High Steward](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clouds_of_witness_se/characters/lord_high_steward.md): Presiding officer at the trial of a peer.
- [Mrs. G.](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clouds_of_witness_se/characters/mrs_g.md): Abbreviation for Mrs. Grimethorpe in notes.
- [Sherlock Holmes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clouds_of_witness_se/characters/sherlock_holmes.md): Fictional detective referenced in conversation.
- [Mr. Glibbery](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/clouds_of_witness_se/characters/mr_glibbery.md): Local tradesman who provides information.

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