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Mystery
A policeman in the audience sees an all-too-real death scene on a London stage: "Good enough to satisfy the most critical reader of detective stories." -- The New York Times Inspector Roderick Alleyn has been invited to an... See More
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This tale of an actress's dramatic demise, and a police detective trying to sniff out a killer, is "one of Ngaio Marsh's best yarns" (Kirkus Reviews). Mary Bellamy is the sweetheart of the London stage -- everyone simply... See More
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At an English pub, a dart becomes a deadly weapon: "Any Ngaio Marsh story is certain to be Grade A." -- The New York Times A game of darts does involve some danger, but it's rarely lethal. There are exceptions, however... See More
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Folkways turn fatal in a very old-fashioned English village, in this witty mystery filled with "ingenious" detective work (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). The village of South Mardian likes the old ways. The very old ways... See More
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Murder strikes a sour note at a jazz concert in this classic detective novel from the Mystery Writers of America Grand Master. Lord Pastern and Bagott is given to passionate, peculiar enthusiasms, the latest of which is... See More
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A deadly dull man is now just plain dead in this novel by "a peerless practitioner of the slightly surreal, English-village comedy-mystery." -- Kirkus Reviews One has to admit that the timing was peculiar. No one could... See More
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"Miss Marsh works her characteristic storyteller's magic with the elements of theater and suspense." -- Kirkus Reviews The impresario Peregrine Jay has fulfilled a long-cherished dream: Thanks to a very generous gift, he... See More
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A suspicious inheritance comes to the rescue of a cash-strapped aristocratic family: "Entertaining and devious... Plenty of red herrings." -- Kirkus Reviews The upper-crust Lamprey family exemplifies charm, wit, and a... See More
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Detection becomes a father-and-son activity in the Channel Islands: "A mystery novelist of world renown." -- The New York Times Ricky Alleyn, son of the renowned police detective Roderick Alleyn, has taken himself to a... See More
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For one unfortunate British politician, murder is the worst medicine: "An ingenious, logical, and sparkling tale." -- The New York Times For Member of Parliament Sir Derek O'Callaghan, a simple visit to the hospital proves... See More
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It's foul play on a freighter: "Enthralling... keeps the reader on tenterhooks until the dramatic finale." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) The good ship Cape Farewell is steaming out to sea, with a passenger-list and... See More
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This novel of murder and espionage in World War II New Zealand is "an exquisite reminder of the brilliance of Marsh's London detective" (The Guardian). Inspector Roderick Alleyn just wants to write a letter to his wife, but... See More
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A British tour group in Italy finds murder is an obstacle to their sightseeing: "Fastidious writing [and] a fine appreciation of place." -- Sunday Times A group of well-to-do tourists is visiting Italy's magnificent... See More
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This tale of murder at a snowed-in country house is a "constant puzzle to the end... alive with wit" (The New York Times). The unspeakably wealthy (and generally unspeakable) Jonathan Royal has decided to throw a party... See More
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A police inspector finds trouble during a trip to New Zealand: "It's time to start comparing Christie to Marsh instead of the other way around." -- New York Magazine Inspector Roderick Alleyn has taken a break from England... See More
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A model is murdered in this "first-rate" detective story by the Mystery Writers of America Grand Master (Kirkus Reviews). On a ship traveling back to England, Miss Agatha Troy finds Inspector Roderick Alleyn tedious and... See More
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An aristocrat dies under fishy circumstances in this tale by "the finest writer in the English language of the pure, classical puzzle whodunnit" (The Sun). In an almost unspeakably charming little English village, one of... See More
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A local busybody is silenced for good in this tale by "a peerless practitioner of the slightly surreal, English-village comedy-mystery" (Kirkus Reviews). In their Dorset village, neither Miss Campanula nor her friend Miss... See More
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The inspector digs into a cold case on a New Zealand sheep farm in this "well-sustained crime story" from the Mystery Writers of America Grand Master (Kirkus Reviews). Flossie Rubrick, a highly opinionated and influential... See More
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The first three Inspector Roderick Alleyn novels from "a peerless practitioner of the slightly surreal, English-village comedy-mystery" (Kirkus Reviews). This volume includes three books in the classic detective series... See More
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A delightfully eclectic assortment of short works by the renowned author, including stories featuring her famous detective Inspector Alleyn. Fans of Ngaio Marsh, the New Zealand-born author and Mystery Writers of America... See More
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A spring may have healing properties -- but the controversy over it may have harmful results -- in a witty mystery by a Mystery Writers of America Grand Master. The elderly Emily Pride is perfectly pleased to have... See More
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A visiting dignitary in London asks for security -- and gets extra help from a clever feline -- in a novel starring "the nonpareil among criminal investigators" (The New York Times). Superintendent Alleyn's old school chum... See More
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A diva is dead in New Zealand... "A neat little puzzle, sparkling writing... a book that should make all readers happy." -- The New York Times The soprano Isabella Sommita was widely loathed, so much so that the problem... See More
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A high-society homicide is the talk of the London season... "Marsh's writing is a pleasure." -- The Seattle Times It's debutante season in London, and that means giggles and tea-dances, white dresses and inappropriate... See More
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"The theatre plays backdrop to romance and murder... Good reading." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Newly arrived from New Zealand and in need of funds, Martyn Tarne takes a job as a dresser to the Vulcan Theater's... See More
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A Shakespearean actor shuffles off his mortal coil in this "skillfully wrought" country-house mystery (The New York Times). Sir Henry Ancred, a celebrated Shakespearean actor, has arranged to have his portrait painted by... See More
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The acclaimed author brings us crime at a country-house Christmas party in "one of her best and most baffling mysteries" (Daily Express). It's the Christmas season in 1972, and Agatha Troy is at a house party, enjoying the... See More
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A British police detective looks into sinister doings in the South of France in a crime thriller with "more than a little excitement" (Kirkus Reviews). Inspector Roderick Alleyn has decamped for the South of France on a... See More
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A mystery with "atmosphere, humor... and a group of characters, English, Maori, and New Zealander, who are fascinating and completely credible." -- The New York Times During World War II, Colonel Claire -- a tremendously... See More