Vintage Murder

About “Vintage Murder”

"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 company's plump producer, a union that confuses everyone, including her lover. During a cast party, a large jeroboam of champagne is rigged, leading to the producer's death. The story follows Inspector Roderick Alleyn as he investigates whether the leading lady, her lover, or another person in the theater company is responsible for the murder. The novel explores themes of deception and hidden motives within a theatrical setting.