Surfeit of Lampreys (Roderick Alleyn Series #10)

by Ngaio Marsh

Overview

A suspicious inheritance comes to the rescue of a cash-strapped aristocratic family: “Entertaining and devious . . . Plenty of red herrings.” —Kirkus Reviews

The upper-crust Lamprey family exemplifies charm, wit, and a chronic lack of funds. Their only source of hope is the wealthy but unpleasant Lord Wutherwood, and the Lampreys may perhaps be forgiven for doing a little jig when his Lordship is killed and the resulting inheritance saves their bacon. Inspector Roderick Alleyn wouldn’t dream of judging the Lampreys’ joy. But he would like to figure out whether they murdered their benefactor . . .

Also published under the title Death of a Peer

“It’s time to start comparing Christie to Marsh instead of the other way around.” —New York Magazine

“A mystery novelist of world renown.” —The New York Times

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781937384463
Publisher:	Felony & Mayhem Press
Publication date:	11/12/2020
Series:	Roderick Alleyn Series , #10
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	332
Sales rank:	63,311
File size:	763 KB

About the Author

DameNgaio Marsh was one of the celebrated queens of the Golden Age of detective fiction. She was born in New Zealand.