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A review by maryd_smallcraft
A Man Lay Dead by Ngaio Marsh
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Mystery is my favorite genre, especially British mysteries. Agatha Christie is one of my favorite authors. So I was happy to discover Ngaio Marsh, another writer from
what is considered the “golden age” of detective fiction.
(While she’s from New Zealand, her Chief Inspector Alleyn stories are set in London.)
It was comforting to be back in the world of the “golden age” of detective fiction, in an isolated manor house setting.
I enjoyed the intro to Chief Inspector Alleyn and his eventual sidekick, reporter Nigel Bathgate.
what is considered the “golden age” of detective fiction.
(While she’s from New Zealand, her Chief Inspector Alleyn stories are set in London.)
It was comforting to be back in the world of the “golden age” of detective fiction, in an isolated manor house setting.
I enjoyed the intro to Chief Inspector Alleyn and his eventual sidekick, reporter Nigel Bathgate.