Black as He's Painted by Ngaio Marsh

Black as He's Painted

Roderick Alleyn #28

Ngaio Marsh

missing duration info Add in missing duration information first pub 1973 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious fast-paced
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When the president of Ng'ombwana proposes to dispense with the usual security arrangements on an official visit to London, his old school mate, Chief Superintendent Alleyn, is called in to try to persuade him otherwise. Alleyn performs his mission...

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Community Reviews Summary of 110 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 66%
dark 66%
challenging 33%
informative 33%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.48

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