The Roderick Alleyn Mysteries: Surfeit of Lampreys, Death and the Dancing Footman, and Colour Scheme

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Three witty murder mysteries featuring British Inspector Roderick Alleyn, from a Mystery Writers of America Grand Master.Surfeit of Lampreys: 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. When his Lordship is killed and the Lampreys receive a sizeable inheritance, 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 as Death of a Peer in the United States. &“Entertaining and devious . . . Plenty of red herrings.&” —Kirkus Reviews Death and the Dancing Footman: The unspeakably wealthy (and generally unspeakable) Jonathan Royal throws a party and, just for fun, has studded the guest list with people who loathe one another. When a blizzard imprisons them all in Royal&’s country house, murder ensues, and there are nearly as many suspects as there are potential victims. Eventually, Inspector Alleyn makes his way through the snow to put things right . . .. &“[A] constant puzzle to the end . . . alive with wit.&”—The New York TimesColour Scheme: During World War II, Colonel Claire runs a mud-baths resort in rural New Zealand. But the place is on the brink of being taken over by a local blowhard who may be a Nazi spy. Inspector Alleyn has been sent in to sort things out—and don a disguise in order to blend in the resort&’s motley cast of characters—in this classic tale of detection . . . &“Atmosphere, humor . . .and a group of characters, English, Maori, and New Zealander, who are fascinating and completely credible.&” —The New York Times
Copyright:
2017

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Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
992 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781631943058
Publisher:
Felony & Mayhem Press
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Copyrighted By:
Ngaio Marsh
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
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No
Categories:
Literature and Fiction, Mystery and Thrillers
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