Ngaio Marsh war eine meisterhafte Erzählerin, deren Kriminalromane von ihrer tiefen Wertschätzung für Theater und Malerei geprägt sind. Über eine fünfzigjährige Karriere hinweg schuf sie komplexe Kriminalfälle und führte den denkwürdigen Detektiv Roderick Alleyn ein. Marshs Werke erkunden oft die dramatischen Welten der Bühne und des Ateliers und verbinden Spannung mit scharfen Beobachtungen der menschlichen Natur. Ihr unverwechselbarer Stil und ihre thematische Tiefe festigten ihr Erbe als herausragende Figur im Goldenen Zeitalter der Kriminalliteratur.
This annual anthology of rare stories of crime and suspense brings together tales from the Golden Age of Detective Fiction for the first time in book form, including a short novel by Christianna Brand.
Three Inspector Alleyn novels plus a bonus story "The Cupid mirror".
Commemorating 75 years since the Empress of Crime's first book, the tenth volume in a set of omnibus editions presenting the complete run of 32 Inspector Alleyn mysteries.
Celebrating 75 years since the debut of the Empress of Crime, this second volume of omnibus editions compiles the complete series of 32 Inspector Alleyn mysteries. Fans of detective fiction will appreciate the collection's depth, showcasing the evolution of the beloved character and the intricate plots that have captivated readers over decades.
Commemorating 75 years since the Empress of Crime's first book, the fifth volume in a set of omnibus editions presenting the complete run of 32 Inspector Alleyn mysteries.
Commemorating 75 years since the Empress of Crime's first book, the third volume in a set of omnibus editions presenting the complete run of 32 Inspector Alleyn mysteries.
Commemorating 75 years since the Empress of Crime's first book, the seventh volume in a set of omnibus editions presenting the complete run of 32 Inspector Alleyn mysteries.
Commemorating 75 years since the Empress of Crime's first book, the first volume in a set of omnibus editions presenting the complete run of 32 Inspector Alleyn mysteries.
