This annual anthology of rare stories of crime and suspense brings together tales from the Golden Age of Detective Fiction for the first time in book form, including a short novel by Christianna Brand.
Ngaio Marsh Book order (chronological)
April 23, 1895 – February 18, 1982
Ngaio Marsh was a masterful storyteller whose crime novels are imbued with her deep appreciation for theatre and painting. Across a career spanning fifty years, she crafted intricate mysteries, introducing the memorable detective Roderick Alleyn. Marsh's works often explore the dramatic worlds of the stage and the art studio, blending suspense with keen observations of human nature. Her distinctive style and thematic depth solidified her legacy as a prominent figure in the golden age of detective fiction.
Money in the Morgue
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Roderick Alleyn is back in this unique crime novel begun by Ngaio Marsh during the Second World War and now completed by Stella Duffy in a way that has delighted reviewers and critics alike.
Three Inspector Alleyn novels plus a bonus story "The Cupid mirror".
Commemorating 75 years since the Empress of Crime's first book, the tenth volume in a set of omnibus editions presenting the complete run of 32 Inspector Alleyn mysteries.
Vintage Murder / Death in Ecstasy / Artists in Crime
- 752 pages
- 27 hours of reading
Celebrating 75 years since the debut of the Empress of Crime, this second volume of omnibus editions compiles the complete series of 32 Inspector Alleyn mysteries. Fans of detective fiction will appreciate the collection's depth, showcasing the evolution of the beloved character and the intricate plots that have captivated readers over decades.
Died in the Wool / Final Curtain / Swing, Brother, Swing
- 768 pages
- 27 hours of reading
Commemorating 75 years since the Empress of Crime's first book, the fifth volume in a set of omnibus editions presenting the complete run of 32 Inspector Alleyn mysteries.
Death in a White Tie / Overture to Death / Death at the Bar
- 848 pages
- 30 hours of reading
Commemorating 75 years since the Empress of Crime's first book, the third volume in a set of omnibus editions presenting the complete run of 32 Inspector Alleyn mysteries.
Commemorating 75 years since the Empress of Crime's first book, the seventh volume in a set of omnibus editions presenting the complete run of 32 Inspector Alleyn mysteries.
Commemorating 75 years since the Empress of Crime's first book, the first volume in a set of omnibus editions presenting the complete run of 32 Inspector Alleyn mysteries.
