Collected Short Mysteries

A delightfully eclectic assortment of short works by the renowned author, including stories featuring her famous detective Inspector Alleyn.

Fans of Ngaio Marsh, the New Zealand-born author and Mystery Writers of America Grand Master, will find much of interest in this unique collection. Included are short stories-some featuring Roderick Alleyn, "the nonpareil among criminal investigators" (The New York Times)-as well as essays and even a detour into true crime. And for newcomers, this is a delightful introduction to one of the great writers of the Golden Age of Mystery and beyond.