Scales of Justice: Roderick Alleyn #18 (Inspectr Roderick Alleyn)
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| Rating | : | 4.22 (992 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00Q3JQMJ0 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 325 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-05-01 |
| Language | : | English |
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Born in New Zealand, she was the author of 32 titles in the Inspector Roderick Alleyn series.. Ngaio Marsh was one of the queens of British mystery
(New York Times) . Probably the best strictly formal detective story Miss Marsh has ever written
Thank gawd that nice Inspector Alleyn – not really one of us, you know, but not terribly wide of the mark – is on hand to clear things up. Of all the books in the Alleyn series, Scales of Justice is most powerfully reminiscent of Agatha Christie, with its setting in an almost unspeakably charming little English village, and its cast of inbred aristocrats. When one of the aristos turns up dead next to the local trout-stream – with, in fact, a trout at his side – everyone is dreadfully upset, of course, but really, just a tad irritated as well: Murder is so awfully messy. Though one could wish that he didn’t feel compelled to ask quite so many questions.
fiendishly clever Bookseeker This is a fiendish clever mystery, written with wit and venom. How is it that modern writers of so called cozy mysteries emulate the form without always matching the intelligence?The book begins with a birdseye view of a charming landscape, filled primarily with British aristocrats and the community that revolves around them. At first glance all is peaceful and pretty, but with the death of an elderly Lord damning secrets begin to seep to the surface. When a murder is discovered Chief Inspector Allen is called in. Is the murder a result of of submerged political scandal or a quarrel ove. Another great one. As usual, I enjoyed this Marsh novel. It has all of what I love: the Brits in the 1930's-Another great one. Redrn As usual, I enjoyed this Marsh novel. It has all of what I love: the Brits in the 1930's-40's era, their way of life, and, of course, a murder being solved.This is beside the point, but I had a chance to visit Ms March's home which is now a museum dedicated to her. It was thrilling!. 0's era, their way of life, and, of course, a murder being solved.This is beside the point, but I had a chance to visit Ms March's home which is now a museum dedicated to her. It was thrilling!. By a master of the form Ellell Bee I first read this book about two decades ago, and have never, ever forgotten the grisly method of murder used in it. It's not presented horrifically, so there's no real need to worry about nightmares, but it is absolutely unique among mysteries.