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A diva is dead in New Zealand . . . “A neat little puzzle, sparkling writing . . .a book that should make all readers happy.” —The New York Times
The soprano Isabella Sommita was widely loathed, so much so that the problem with solving her murder is less a lack of plausible suspects than an embarrassment of options. On a lavish island estate, cut off from the mainland by a sudden storm, Roderick Alleyn is among the guests, and fortunately can take charge in the coppers’ absence, in this delightful detective novel by the Mystery Writers of America Grand Master.
“Her socialite detective, Roderick Alleyn, has a deft touch, and combines savoir faire with keen analytical abilities, quite in the Scotland Yard tradition.” —Kirkus Reviews
The soprano Isabella Sommita was widely loathed, so much so that the problem with solving her murder is less a lack of plausible suspects than an embarrassment of options. On a lavish island estate, cut off from the mainland by a sudden storm, Roderick Alleyn is among the guests, and fortunately can take charge in the coppers’ absence, in this delightful detective novel by the Mystery Writers of America Grand Master.
“Her socialite detective, Roderick Alleyn, has a deft touch, and combines savoir faire with keen analytical abilities, quite in the Scotland Yard tradition.” —Kirkus Reviews
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“One of my favorite Marsh books to date (despite lacking the loveable sidekick Fox). While some elements of the story verge on ridiculous, Marsh manages to keep the story in the realm of believable. She doesn't shy away from outrageous characters however, which makes the story all the more enjoyable. I also tend to like the stories that heavily incorporate Alleyn's wife, Agatha Troy, particularly when she is at work with her art. These are the first books I have read that truly seem to understand and convey what is like in the mind and process of an artist to get their final product. Its not too heavy handed in this respect, and it makes me wish she was a real person, so I could enjoy the paintings she creates.”
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