Murder Most Poetic: The Mystery Novels of Ngaio Marsh

by Mary S. Weinkauf and Mary Wickizer Burgess

Book Overview

Dr. Weinkauf offers an in-depth exploration of Ngaio Marsh's crime novels, tracing the evolution of her prolific career from her debut in 1934 to her final work. This comprehensive analysis examines Marsh's contribution to the Golden Age of detective fiction, focusing on her signature character, Inspector Roderick Alleyn, and her unique blend of sophisticated settings, intricate plots, and theatrical influences. Weinkauf provides valuable insights...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0893702978
• ISBN13: 9780893702977
• Release Date: September 2007
• Publisher: Borgo Press
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"