Died in the Wool by Ngaio Marsh

Died in the Wool

Roderick Alleyn #13

Ngaio Marsh with Nadia May (Translator)

8 hours, 17 minutes first pub 1945 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious slow-paced
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Description

When Parliament member Florence Rubrick is found dead in a bale of wool, Inspector Alleyn visits her New Zealand country home. There he learns secrets aplenty lurk in the floorboards of that sheep station, and one conceals a murderous motive.

Community Reviews Summary of 215 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 33%
dark 22%
lighthearted 22%
reflective 22%
relaxing 22%
challenging 11%
informative 11%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 33%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 77% | A mix: 22%

Strong character development?

No: 77% | Yes: 22%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 33% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 22%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.6

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