A Man Lay Dead by Ngaio Marsh

£3.99

A paperback book in acceptable condition. This story is set in a country house party setting, where a version of the Murder Game is being played. Unfortunately when the lights go up a real corpse is discovered.

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Description

A paperback book in acceptable condition. Ngaio Marsh is a very well respected crime writer from New Zealand whose passion was the theatre. As a result many of her books have theatrical settings. This story is set in a country house party setting, where a version of the Murder Game is being played. Unfortunately when the lights go up a real corpse is discovered. Marsh’s writing is very fine and her characterisation is excellent, making this a must for any crime collection.

Condition of book: There is a little shelf wear, some reading light creases on the spine and some discolouration of the internal pages. There is an inscription on the first inside page. There is a scrape on the front cover. The binding is sound and there are no loose or missing pages.

The photos provided are of the actual book that is for sale, so you can see the condition of the book for yourself. Postage and packing is free.

Condition: Acceptable

Language: English

Publisher: Fontana

Date of Publication: 1977

Place of Publication: United Kingdom

Format: Paperback