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Paul @18.

If this were Peer Review, we would definitely vote for your clue @18. Very clever, unfortunately we can’t parse it? 🤔😛

[Today’s Guardian reminded me of Clueless 528, set by Mattrom]

SS Ha! If I knew how to add a smiley face from my keyboard I would do it.

How about; I am crying over five - since 8 has been deducted (8) from 13 - So I'm not happy with the deal this merchant has given me? (I need to get out more...)

Venetian retailer (8)

(Just one more waffer-thin clue...)

Vendor of rare artifacts quietly removed crumpled parchment (8)

Natalie Ismail Antonio (8)

triple definition: rock, cinema, Bard

Well, there's been no action on the forum all day plus my internet connection seems to be getting erratic, so I'll post the result slightly early.

Seven entrants: Geeker and Amej both referenced Shakespeare, Aristo was shouting in his sleep, Simplesimon submitted what must be the longest clue ever, though it was as always cleverly done and fun. Paul had a number of great ideas, of which his 'crumpled parchment' was my favourite.

I thought Sam @4 was brilliantly phrased and it would have been my first choice except that I can't quite get past the fact that 'added to' makes me expect the letters NET to be together somehow. Forgive my pickiness Sam73

That leaves Buddy @3 as today's winner. Delightfully smooth, and picturesque besides, I want to pop in right now.

Seller of tea and books by the sea in France (8)

Congratulations Buddy. Welcome back and I hope Yosemite was all that you wished.

Al Pacino
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=th7euZ30wDE&ab_channel=ROMEje1408

Radhika Merchant's pre-wedding entertainment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcMc8FKdtwQ&ab_channel=NitaMukeshAmbaniCulturalCentre

Well done Budy - I knew yours was the one to beat! Cheers Geting and thanks for the like.

Well done Buddy. A very elegant clue.

I also liked a couple of Paul’s responses.

Thanks Geting for the close second and for organising the challenge!

Congratulations buddy, well deserved. Thanks to geting for hosting and the challenge.