Marsh, Ngaio 1895-1982

Hand in glove by Ngaio Marsh ( Book )
67 editions published between 1962 and 2010 in 8 languages and held by 1,186 libraries worldwide
Story of murder, suspense, and a treasure hunt.

Scales of justice by Ngaio Marsh ( Book )
90 editions published between 1955 and 2010 in 10 languages and held by 1,151 libraries worldwide
"The quiet village of Swevenings seemed an English pastoral paradise, until the savagely beaten body of a lord was found near a tranquil stream. Suddenly, the playground of British blue-bloods has been soiled by murder and the lowest sort of intrigue. But if anyone can clean it up, the famous Inspector Roderick Alleyn of Scotland Yard will"--Container.

A man lay dead by Ngaio Marsh ( Book )
87 editions published between 1934 and 2012 in 10 languages and held by 1,087 libraries worldwide
A group of people assembled at Sir Hubert Handesley's estate for a weekend finds a killer in their midst after playing a supposedly make-believe game of murder.

Spinsters in jeopardy by Ngaio Marsh ( Book )
71 editions published between 1953 and 2006 in 5 languages and held by 1,078 libraries worldwide
High in mountains stands the magnificent Saracen fortress, home of the mysterious Mr. Oberon, leader of a coven of witches. It is not the historic castle, however, that intrigues Roderick Alleyn, on holiday with his family, but the suspicion that a huge drug ring operates from within its ancient portals. But before the holiday is over, someone else has stumbled upon the secret. And Mr. Oberon decides that his strange and terrible rituals require a human sacrifice.

Artists in crime by Ngaio Marsh ( Book )
90 editions published between 1938 and 2010 in 10 languages and held by 1,035 libraries worldwide
When murder upsets the creative tranquillity of an artists' colony, Scotland Yard sends in its most famous investigator. And what begins as a routine case turns out to be the most momentous of Roderick Alleyn's career. For before he can corner the killer, his heart is captured by one of the suspects-the flashing-eyed painter Agatha Troy, who has nothing but scorn for the art of detection.

Singing in the shrouds by Ngaio Marsh ( Book )
76 editions published between 1900 and 2010 in 11 languages and held by 1,033 libraries worldwide
The third corpse was found on a wharf in the Pool of London covered with flower petals and pearls. The killer walked away singing and later was safe at sea--with four more potential victims.

Died in the wool by Ngaio Marsh ( Book )
84 editions published between 1944 and 2012 in 6 languages and held by 1,014 libraries worldwide
A missing Member of Parliament is found dead, pressed in a bale of wool - and a year later Inspector Roderick Alleyn receives a desperate plea involving him in a gruesome war of espionage where he becomes as much the quarry as the hunter.

Death at the bar by Ngaio Marsh ( Book )
86 editions published between 1940 and 2011 in 7 languages and held by 970 libraries worldwide
After an evening of friendly darts and vintage brandy, a distinguished, although amorous, barrister is in no condition to drive - or walk. The poor fellow's expired, leaving one less lawyer in the world. Everyone in the cozy pub swears that the untimely death was caused by a dart that punctured the victim's finger. But to Inspector Roderick Alleyn, the "accident" was really a case of murder.

Vintage murder by Ngaio Marsh ( Book )
66 editions published between 1937 and 2010 in 6 languages and held by 967 libraries worldwide
The theatrical tour is going well and so is the after performance party. One of the many guests is Inspector Alleyn. The guest of honour is leading lady Carolyn Dacres who becomes centre stage again after the death of one man.

Enter a murderer by Ngaio Marsh ( Book )
103 editions published between 1935 and 2010 in 13 languages and held by 919 libraries worldwide
The crime is committed onstage at the Unicorn Theatre. The victim himself, blustering thespian Arthur Surbonardier, had loaded the stage prop gun with blanks. But when his rival actor Felix Gardener uses the gun in the play, it turns out to have been loaded with live ammunition. Scotland Yard Inspector Roderick Alleyn arrives to find out who put real bullets in the gun and why.