Series by Ngaio Marsh
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Buy on Amazon1934 · Ngaio Marsh
This 1934 novel by Ngaio Marsh, Roderick Alleyn's first case, follows a game of Murder that turns deadly when it ends in a real killing at the…
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1935 · Ngaio Marsh
A 1935 novel by Ngaio Marsh in which the Unicorn Theatre's new play uncannily echoes a real quarrel in the star's dressing room. The stage drama…
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Buy on Amazon1935 · Ngaio Marsh
A 1935 novel by Ngaio Marsh follows a politician who dies shortly after an operation for what was thought to be appendicitis. The Home Secretary's…
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1936 · Ngaio Marsh
Death in Ecstasy is a detective novel by Ngaio Marsh, first published in 1936. It is the fourth novel to feature her series detective, Chief…
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Buy on Amazon1937 · Ngaio Marsh
"Death Served Well-Chilled" is a 1937 mystery novel by Ngaio Marsh. A beautiful leading lady in a theater company touring New Zealand marries the…
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Buy on Amazon1938 · Ngaio Marsh
Artists in Crime is a detective novel by Ngaio Marsh, published in 1938. It is the sixth book in the Roderick Alleyn series. The story centers on the…
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Buy on Amazon1938 · Ngaio Marsh
A body in the back of a taxi begins an elegantly constructed mystery in this 1938 novel by Ngaio Marsh, perhaps the finest of Marsh's 1930s novels.…
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Buy on Amazon1939 · Ngaio Marsh
Overture to Death is a detective novel by Ngaio Marsh, the eighth in the series featuring Roderick Alleyn. It was first published in 1939. The story…
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1940 · Ngaio Marsh
Death at the Bar is a crime novel by Ngaio Marsh, the ninth to feature her series detective, Detective Chief Inspector Roderick Alleyn of Scotland…
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Buy on Amazon1941 · Ngaio Marsh
The eccentric, perpetually broke Lamprey family becomes embroiled in scandal when their wealthy, unpleasant uncle is found stabbed in the lift of…
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Frequently asked questions
How many books has Ngaio Marsh written?
We list 36 books by Ngaio Marsh across 1 series, published between 1934–1989 — each shown in full reading order.
What order should I read Ngaio Marsh's books?
Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “A Man Lay Dead.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.
Where can I buy Ngaio Marsh's books?
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