Final novel in the Inspector Alleyn series provides closure for fans
Features a Maori character and New Zealand setting for cultural authenticity
Centered on a successful but unlucky Scottish play for engaging drama
Highly praised by The Observer and The Los Angeles Times for its quality
Excellent blend of mystery, drama, and theater themes
Summarized by Shop
The bad news: This is the last in Ngaio Marsh’s marvelous “Inspector Alleyn” series. The good: It’s one of her very best. The secret to Light Thickens’ success may lie in its combination of some of Marsh’s greatest passions, including her native New Zealand—in the person of a Maori character—and the theater. Indeed, the plot centers on a
