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  • Surfeit of Lampreys

  • Written by: Ngaio Marsh
  • Narrated by: Philip Franks
  • Length: 9 hrs and 42 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (7 ratings)

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Surfeit of Lampreys

Written by: Ngaio Marsh
Narrated by: Philip Franks
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Ngaio Marsh’s most popular novel begins when a young New Zealander’s first contact with the English gentry is the body of Lord Wutherford - with a meat skewer through the eye....

The Lampreys had plenty of charm - but no cash. They all knew they were peculiar - and rather gloried in it. The double and triple charades, for instance, with which they would entertain their guests - like rich but awful Uncle Gabriel, who was always such a bore. The Lampreys thought if they jollied him up he would bail them out - yet again.

Instead Uncle Gabriel met a violent end. And Chief Inspector Alleyn had to work our which of them killed him....

©1941 Original Text of 1941 by Ngaio Marsh (P)2015 Hachette Audio

What the critics say

"The brilliant Ngaio Marsh ranks with Agatha Christie and Dorothy Sayers." ( Times Literary Supplement)
"The queen of the straight crime novel - long may she reign!" ( Sunday Times)
"Brilliantly readable...first class detection." ( Observer)
"Ngaio Marsh transcended the detective genre by the power of her writing and the rich variety of characters who people her novels." (P. D. James)

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Marsh at her best!

This is Ngaio Marsh at her best. Well developed characters and an intriguing and amusing plot that keeps the reader guessing. The end gets a bit convoluted but, as usual, Alleyn does a nice recap of everything in the order it happened.

Phillip Franks does a commendable job performing this book. His “Alleyn” and “Fox” are very similar to James Saxon’s which provides a nice continuity to the series.

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Funniest Ngaio Marsh mystery

This is a hilarious mystery novel. The Lampreys are unforgettable and the reading is perfect. Enjoy!

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