Death of a Peer Author:Ngaio Marsh There was no doubt the Lampreys were charmers who sported the grand style and didn't have a shilling. But when Lord Charles Lamprey's rich old brother met an untimely end, the question was raised -- were they also coldblooded killers? Some words by Shakespeare cue Inspector Alleyn in a case with many strutting players and one star -- a murderer.
Marsh does such a good job of setting the scene and introducing her characters. By the time the deed is done, it is always a challenge to identify the culprit. As always, Roderick Alleyn is the best!