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Killer Dolphin
  

Killer Dolphin (Paperback)

by Ngaio Marsh (Author)
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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From her first book in 1934 to her final volume just before her death in 1982, Ngaio Marsh's work has remained legendary, consistently compared to that of Agatha Christie, Margery Allingham and Dorothy L. Sayers. During her celebrated fifty-year career, Marsh was made a Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America, named Dame Commander, Order of the British Empire, won numerous prestigious awards and penned 32 mystery novels. So sit back, draw the curtains, lock the doors and put yourself in the hands of the Grande Dame of detective novels . . .

The once-dilapidated Dolphin Theatre, now restored to its former glory, is open again--and all of London is buzzing about its new play, The Glove, inspired by the discovery of a genuine Shakespearean glove. But on one unfortunate evening, the Dolphin opens its doors to the harshest critic of all: death. Now Inspector Roderick Alleyn must find out who stole the scene with a most murderous act.



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The restored Dolphin Theatre has a new hit play, inspired by the discovery of an authentic Shakespearean glove. But when greed becomes the main character, the old Victorian playhouse becomes a "Theatre of Terror." Reissue.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Short on Mystery but Long on Excellent Writing, April 24 2002
By Gary F. Taylor "GFT" (Biloxi, MS USA) - See all my reviews
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Although it is a bit short on actual mystery, KILLER DOLPHIN is probably the best-written of Marsh's novels set in the theatrical world, offering a sharply-written peep behind the curtain into a way of life that combines creativity, hysteria, obnoxious egos, and unexpected self-discipline.

On a whim, a promising young director tours a dilapidated theatre and almost falls to his death, only to be unexpectedly rescued by the property's eccentric and incredibly wealthy owner. The incident sets in motion a chain of unexpected events: the property owner, who is in possession of a glove made by William Shakespeare, rennovates the theatre and installs the young man as artistic director--who in turn writes a play inspired by the Shakespeare glove--which is in turn displayed to promote the play. But with such a valuable artifact in the mix, theft and murder are inevitable.

Marsh writes this particular novel with remarkable brilliance--so much so that the slightness of the story is actually rather beside the point. KILLER DOLPHIN is a remarkably well-written work, and should be required reading for all Marsh fans.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good Theatrical Mystery, April 17 2001
By Tracy Davis (California, United States) - See all my reviews
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In "Killer Dolphin", an Inspector Alleyn mystery, Ngaio Marsh takes her celebrated detective into the world of the theatre: The Dolphin Theatre, to be exact. Alleyn himself makes a late appearance; for the first part of the book, the protagonist is Peregrine Jay (originally from New Zealand), a playwright and theatrical director who becomes caught up in theft, murder, betrayal, and even romance. The crime revolves around a glove reputed to belong to the son of the greatest English playwright (I won't spoil it!) and its connection to a shadowy billionaire. By the time Alleyn appears, Jay has witnessed backstage romance, intrigue, and mercurial tempers that threaten the production and possibly even the actors' lives. Marsh captures the theatrical world well, and expresses the diverse personalities and creativity that flourish on the live stage. She also delivers suspense and just enough romance to satisfy the reader without detracting from the main plot and character development. A good diversion.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Dolphin is a dog, Nov 27 2000
By c. john evans (Northport, AL) - See all my reviews
This is one which people who don't care about the puzzle may enjoy, as there is a lot of theater detail. But the plot is limp and dull. One her rare failures.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Mystery and the Theatre
This is my second Ngaio Marsh book. It starts with a director who is also a playwright visiting a theatre long unused. Read more
Published on Nov 4 2000

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