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Singing in the Shrouds - (Inspector Roderick Alleyn) by Ngaio Marsh (Paperback)
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This book follows the story of Inspector R. Alleyn and his team as they investigate a series of murders aboard a ship. The plot is fascinating and the characters are intriguing, with a unique style and a side dish of sweet romance. The book is well-written and full of suspense, making it a great read.
About the Book The good ship Cape Farewell is steaming out to sea, with a passenger-list and crew fairly littered with the shifty, the twitchy, the peculiar, and the up-to-no-good. Arguably the up-to-no-goodest is a strangler with a romantic streak: He likes to leave his ladies with a flower and a charming little song. Alleyn boards the Cape at Portsmouth, …
About the Book The good ship Cape Farewell is steaming out to sea, with a passenger-list and crew fairly littered with the shifty, the twitchy, the peculiar, and the up-to-no-good. Arguably the up-to-no-goodest is a strangler with a romantic streak: He likes to leave his ladies with a flower and a charming little song. Alleyn boards the Cape at Portsmouth, determined that no one else is going to get strangled on his watch. Book Synopsis The good ship Cape Farewell is steaming out to sea, with a passenger-list and crew fairly littered with the shifty, the twitchy, the peculiar, and the up-to-no-good. Arguably the up-to-no-goodest is a strangler with a romantic streak: He likes to leave his ladies with a flower and a charming little song. Alleyn boards the Cape at Portsmouth, determined that no one else is going to get strangled on his watch. Review Quotes Ngaio Marsh at her intelligent best.--Times Literary Supplement About the Author Ngaio Marsh was one of the queens of British mystery. Born in New Zealand, she was the author of 32 titles in the Inspector Roderick Alleyn series.
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This book follows the story of Inspector R. Alleyn and his team as they investigate a series of murders aboard a ship. The plot is fascinating and the characters are intriguing, with a unique style and a side dish of sweet romance. The book is well-written and full of suspense, making it a great read.
Pros
- Fascinating plot
- Intriguing characters
- Strong characterization
- Interesting setting
- Vivid descriptions
Cons
- Cheap-looking paperback
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About the Book The good ship Cape Farewell is steaming out to sea, with a passenger-list and crew fairly littered with the shifty, the twitchy, the peculiar, and the up-to-no-good. Arguably the up-to-no-goodest is a strangler with a romantic streak: He likes to leave his ladies with a flower and a charming little song. Alleyn boards the Cape at Portsmouth, determined that no one else is going to get strangled on his watch. Book Synopsis The good ship Cape Farewell is steaming out to sea, with a passenger-list and crew fairly littered with the shifty, the twitchy, the peculiar, and the up-to-no-good. Arguably the up-to-no-goodest is a strangler with a romantic streak: He likes to leave his ladies with a flower and a charming little song. Alleyn boards the Cape at Portsmouth, determined that no one else is going to get strangled on his watch. Review Quotes Ngaio Marsh at her intelligent best.--Times Literary Supplement About the Author Ngaio Marsh was one of the queens of British mystery. Born in New Zealand, she was the author of 32 titles in the Inspector Roderick Alleyn series.
Specifications
Author | Ngaio Marsh |
Number Of Pages | 240 |
Tcin | 83100804 |
Theme | Police Procedural |
Origin | Made In The Usa Or Imported |
Format | Paperback |
Series | Inspector Roderick Alleyn |
Item Number (Dpci) | 247-37-1871 |
Weight | 4 Pounds |
Age Range | 22 Years And Up |
Genre | Fiction + Literature Genres |
Publisher | Felony & Mayhem |
Street Date | December 7, 2014 |
Language | English |
Assembled Product Dimensions (L X W X H) | 7.7 Inches (H) X 5.3 Inches (W) X .3 Inches (D) |