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Read By: Wanda McCaddon Publisher: Blackstone Publishing Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 5.50 hours at 1.5x Speed 4.13 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Inspector Alleyn Mysteries Release Date: November 2010 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781481558112

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

12

Longest Chapter Length:

57:44 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

19:57 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

40:51 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

11

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Publisher Description

A brutal murder with a golf club and an ingenious plot bursting with snobbery, suspicion, adultery, and secrets…

The quiet village of Swevenings seemed an English pastoral paradise, until the savagely beaten body of a lord was found near a tranquil stream. Suddenly, the playground of British blue bloods has been soiled by murder and the lowest sort of intrigue. But if anyone can clean it up, it's the famous Inspector Roderick Alleyn of Scotland Yard. Roderick Alleyn's investigation takes him through petty vendettas, an ex-commander's blend of whiskey and archery, and cocktails on the lawn with a femme fatale. But the motive he's angling for lies even deeper than the trout stream beneath the rustic bridge.

The lives of the inhabitants of Swevenings are disrupted only by a fierce competition to catch the Old Un, a monster trout known to dwell in the stream—afish thatmay very well be the key to the whole mystery.

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"I just love this series. The books are not as fluffy as Christie (who I also love), but not as agonizing as the Thomas Lynley books by Elizabeth George. Really, a perfect balance. This one didn't include his wonderful wife, Troy, but the relationship between Alleyn and Fox is wonderful. "

— Kim (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “The brilliant Ngaio Marsh ranks with Agatha Christie and Dorothy Sayers.”

    — Times Literary Supplement (London)
  • “A handsome bit of craftsmanship—a classical detective story, with lots of suspects.”

    — London Times
  • “Excellently characterized, Miss Marsh’s best yet.”

    — Observer (London)
  • “The finest writer in the English language of the pure, classical puzzle whodunit. Among the crime queens, Ngaio Marsh stands out as an empress.”

    — Sun (London)
  • “The detection is first class. The whole affair is written with style and distinction.”

    — BBC
  • “Nadia May lovingly brings to life a myriad of characters—Lady Lacklander’s aristocratic conceit; her son’s sniveling weakness; Nurse Kettle’s common, busybody caring; and Inspector Alleyn’s no-nonsense, logical, yet compassionate, crispness. May reads clearly, fully develops Marsh’s characters and effectively builds suspense. Her lovely British voice offers a delightful rendering of Marsh’s finely crafted classic.”

    — AudioFile

Awards

  • Winner of a Crime Writers‘ Association Red Herring Award

Scales of Justice Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really liked this book. Another English-speaking mystery author to read! "

    — emilyjane, 1/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I just love this series. The books are not as fluffy as Christie (who I also love), but not as agonizing as the Thomas Lynley books by Elizabeth George. Really, a perfect balance. This one didn't include his wonderful wife, Troy, but the relationship between Alleyn and Fox is wonderful. "

    — Kim, 1/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " It had all the potential and none of the fun of a cosy mystery. "

    — Kyrie, 1/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good mystery -- interesting characters, good plot. "

    — Jenn, 1/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A serviceable English gentry mystery featuring Roderick Allyn. There is a proper limited pool of suspects and a suitable batch of clues, but no real chemistry with the characters. It fits the expected formula but is nothing special. "

    — Nancy, 1/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I'm SO addicted to Ms. Marsh right now. Love the quaint village, the silly characters, the way the English give their cats first AND last names. "

    — Sonja, 10/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Lots of red herrings in this story. It is one of Ngaio's old-fashioned stories; the kind I like best. Who killed the Colonel? His wife? His wife's lover? The old lady, to protect the family name? Read and wonder. "

    — Kel, 8/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Brilliant title, and a really nasty story. Not easy to guess who did what and a lovely collection of characters. One of my favourite Marsh novels. "

    — P.d.r., 7/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Another well-written entry in the series, although the murder plot itself is a little overly elaborate. Still fun to read, though. "

    — Miriam, 1/31/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Not a bad story in itself - just didn't like who the murderer turned out to be. "

    — Andrea, 1/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I thought I had it figured out but I didn't. The villain is the sort that usually can't be the villain because s/he is too obvious. That was a neat trick. "

    — Lee, 11/22/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Similar to Miss Marple in the characters and landscape. "

    — Carrie, 11/8/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " What a great British mystery done with superb attention to detail. Ngaio Marsh gives her mysteries those little twists and turns and even though you might guess who DONE it, she always surprises you with the HOW. "

    — Barbra, 8/31/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Really enjoyed this; the more inspector Alleyn books i read, the more i like the character ! He's s not quite as lovable as Point, but still a lovely character "

    — Kirsten, 8/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Undemanding fare but these books are so enjoyable. My second hand copy had a map of the village at the front and that is always a plus point for me. "

    — Durdles, 4/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Hurray Ngaio Marsh! This was a fun English Cozy. I think I'm adding Ngaio Marsh to my go-to list. "

    — Amanda, 4/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Not a bad story in itself - just didn't like who the murderer turned out to be. "

    — Andrea, 1/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A serviceable English gentry mystery featuring Roderick Allyn. There is a proper limited pool of suspects and a suitable batch of clues, but no real chemistry with the characters. It fits the expected formula but is nothing special. "

    — Nancy, 3/22/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Undemanding fare but these books are so enjoyable. My second hand copy had a map of the village at the front and that is always a plus point for me. "

    — Durdles, 3/3/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I'm SO addicted to Ms. Marsh right now. Love the quaint village, the silly characters, the way the English give their cats first AND last names. "

    — Sonja, 2/21/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I thought I had it figured out but I didn't. The villain is the sort that usually can't be the villain because s/he is too obvious. That was a neat trick. "

    — Lee, 6/24/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Hurray Ngaio Marsh! This was a fun English Cozy. I think I'm adding Ngaio Marsh to my go-to list. "

    — Amanda, 6/12/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " What a great British mystery done with superb attention to detail. Ngaio Marsh gives her mysteries those little twists and turns and even though you might guess who DONE it, she always surprises you with the HOW. "

    — Barbra, 3/11/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really liked this book. Another English-speaking mystery author to read! "

    — emilyjane, 2/7/2008

About Ngaio Marsh

Ngaio Marsh (1895–1982), born in New Zealand, wrote over thirty detective novels. Many of her stories had theatrical settings, as her real passion was for the theater. She was both an actress and a producer and almost single-handedly revived the New Zealand public’s interest in live theater. In 1966 she was made Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire.

About Wanda McCaddon

Wanda McCaddon (d. 2023) narrated well over six hundred titles for major audiobook publishers, sometimes with the pseudonym Nadia May or Donada Peters. She earned the prestigious Audio Award for best narration and numerous Earphones Awards. She was named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine.