Word: alleyn
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...FOOTMAN-Ngaio Marsh-Little, Brown ($2). A deadly Maori instrument extinguishes a young Englishman at house party where everybody hates or fears everybody else-as prearranged by a thrill-seeking host. First half is brilliant British conversation piece, the remainder a prime bit of deduction and clew-chasing by Alleyn of C.I.D...
...full of charades, false whiskers and profound contempt for rich Uncle Gabriel.Touched for another loan, Uncle G. comes to call, bringing his wife, regarded by the Lampreys as mad if not actually a witch. Uncle G. expires with a silver-plated meat skewer in his eye; Detective-Inspector Alleyn puts them all through the hoops. Delightful story...
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