Surfeit of Lampreys: Death And The Dancing Footman - Colour Scheme (Roderick Alleyn #10)

By: Ngaio Marsh

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Synopsis: 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 chronic lack of funds. Their only source of hope is the wealthy but unpleasant Lord Wutherwood, and the Lampreys may perhaps be forgiven for doing a little jig when his Lordship is killed and the resulting inheritance saves their bacon. Inspector Roderick Alleyn wouldn&’t dream of judging the Lampreys&’ joy. But he would like to figure out whether they murdered their benefactor . . .Also published under the title Death of a Peer &“It&’s time to start comparing Christie to Marsh instead of the other way around.&” —New York Magazine &“A mystery novelist of world renown.&” —The New York Times