The fifth book in the Roderick Alleyn series. A touring theatre company in New Zealand forms the basis of one of Marsh's most ambitious and innovative novels. New Zealand theatrical manager Alfred Meyer wanted to celebrate his wife's birthday in style. The piece de resistance would be the jeroboam of champagne which would descend gently into a nest of fern and coloured lights on the table, set up on stage after the performance. But something went horribly wrong. Chief Detective Inspector Alleyn witnessed it himself. Was Meyer's death the product of Maori superstitions? Or something much more down to earth?

Bought by mistake as I already have a copy, so this goes travelling so others can read it

Am an old fan of Ngaio Marsh

Release #103 ..

One more to read.

This book would be appealing to a reader who is very familiar with backstage operations. It is essentially a parade of clues: who was where when etc but it does highlight the writers N.Z. background which does an OK rescue job.

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