A review by shanaqui
A Man Lay Dead by Ngaio Marsh

dark mysterious medium-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

Reread this on a bit of a whim. It's fairly standard as a mystery from that time period goes, and Alleyn doesn't stand out very much yet (though he seems basically decent). There's a whole Russian thriller type plot going on, which jumps our cosy-ish mystery abruptly into the realms of torture. Bit odd as an experience, now I think about it!