Night at the Vulcan (also titled Opening Night) (Roderick Alleyn Series #16)

by Ngaio Marsh

Overview

“The theatre plays backdrop to romance and murder . . . Good reading.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Newly arrived from New Zealand and in need of funds, Martyn Tarne takes a job as a dresser to the Vulcan Theater’s leading lady. Along with a paycheck, this also provides her with a ringside seat to the backstage circus—and the eventual murder that occurs on opening night. Inspector Alleyn is soon called to solve the case and put a stop to all the drama . . .

“To my thinking, no other writer evokes ‘the incense of the playhouse’ or describes the technical details of stage production with the degree of authenticity that Dame Ngaio achieved in novels like Enter a Murderer, Killer Dolphin, Night at the Vulcan and Light Thickens.” —Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times

“The brilliant Ngaio Marsh ranks with Agatha Christie and Dorothy Sayers.” —Times Literary Supplement

Also published under the title Opening Night

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781937384500
Publisher:	Felony & Mayhem Press
Publication date:	11/12/2020
Series:	Roderick Alleyn Series , #16
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	236
Sales rank:	34,625
File size:	739 KB

About the Author

Ngaio Marsh (1895-1982) was one of the celebrated queens of the Golden Age of detective fiction.

Editorial Reviews

It's time to start comparing Christie to Marsh instead of the other way around.

New York Magazine

actress make the book. James Saxon's smooth, clear delivery is well suited to the text. A popular choice for patrons seeking a "cozy" mystery; recommended for mid-size or large academic or public libraries. I. Pour-El, Iowa State Univ. Lib., Ames Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

Library Journal

"It's time to start comparing Christie to Marsh instead of the other way around." —New York magazine

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