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En route to a family vacation on the French Riviera, Inspector Roderick Alleyn glimpses from the train a shocking tableau. In a moonlit window, a white-robed figure raises a knife to a woman's shadow. Thus begins his incognito exploration of the Chateau of the Silver Goat, where a jet-set cult's "Way of Life" could spell death for a maiden lady of a certain age—and even for Alleyn's own young son—unless he can unveil its illicit mysteries.
This classic mystery thriller combines suspense, drug rings, and human sacrifice with spellbinding results.
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"A truly over-the-top plot and characters, with lots of Satanism/eroticism/polyglot mystical gobbledygook thrown in. Alleyn and Troy's charming little boy who has plenty of moxie. Lovely, sometimes chilling, descriptions of a Mediterranean village. Someone else has mentioned the appealing spinster character and yes, she is wonderful. And if you love trains and looking out of their windows to spy on other people's lives, you'll love the opening scene that kicks off the whole thing...it might cure you..."
— Sara (4 out of 5 stars)
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“[McCaddon’s] husky voice is perfect, as usual, and her narration, timing, accents, and tone are faultless…A good tale by Marsh in her prime that will be enjoyed by her fans as well as by fans of Agatha Christie.”
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“[Wanda McCaddon] brings all her storytelling expertise to the complicated plot, managing to keep the numerous characters distinct and identifiable. She ably imparts a suitable accent to the French characters and also conveys a credible portrayal of an Egyptian.”
— AudioFile
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" Better than several other of hers I've read, and slightly less bad on the spinster issue than most. "
— Lesley, 2/18/2014 -
" This is one of the latest (in terms of publication order) Ngaio Marsh mysteries I've read, and I guess she was trying to branch out. Rather than the typical English countryside, personally motivated murder I'm used to from her, this involves drugs and a cult! In France! It was amusing in a rather ridiculous way, but mostly I give it three stars because of its title. Spinsters in Jeopardy!!! Awesome. "
— Jill, 1/23/2014 -
" A book to be loved and relished, Spinsters in Jeopardy is Dame Marsh at her best, with everything from witches and lovers to human sacrifice and duplicity. Couldn't put it down, and wanted so much more when it was over... "
— Jay, 1/9/2014 -
" A very disappointing book--not up to the usual Marsh standards. "
— Christie, 12/31/2013 -
" Beautifully read by Nadia May. Some great descriptions of the Mediterranean (an aggressive, laundry blue) and some really silly plot twists due to reefer madness. A stable of stock characters, but we likes them that way, don't we, precious? "
— Beth, 12/30/2013 -
" First of her books I've read--Loved the details of family life with little Ricky. The storyline was a bit far-fetched, but an enjoyable adventure if you just go with it. "
— ChrisGA, 12/1/2013 -
" Spinsters in Jeopardy by Ngaio Marsh (1998) "
— Brainorgan, 10/13/2013 -
" Interesting conceit, but I found myself getting increasingly annoyed by Marsh's classism and racism. Also she overuses the word "ejaculate." "
— Rozanne, 10/13/2013 -
" Interesting for the European setting and to see more of Roderick's son Ricky but overall disappointing. Not one of her best. "
— Marie, 6/20/2013 -
" Skip it. Read another of Marsh's instead. "
— Carol, 6/13/2013 -
" I'll definitely be reading more of her. :) "
— Rachel, 6/12/2013 -
" I especially loved the depiction of Alleyn & Troy's marriage - companionable, healthy, loving. Extremely enjoyable. "
— Shelly, 12/29/2012 -
" Another great Roderick Alleyn mystery, complete with his family along for the ride. Very sinister--60's era satanic drug and sex cult on the Mediterranean infiltrated by Alleyn and a very down to earth French chauffeur. Complete with kidnapping and murder as well--a great read/listen. "
— Elena, 8/17/2012 -
" A terrible affair, this novel. Not very interesting; in fact, bordering on quite dull. The characters are empty; didn't enjoy Troy or that annoying son of Alleyn and Troy's Ricky. Struggled to the finish line. Probably not her best. "
— Sergey, 6/1/2012 -
" Gets a five for the title and the loopy French heroin cult theme... "
— Sonja, 12/26/2011 -
" 3.5 Loved the Provence setting and italianate (sp?) characters. "
— Jessie, 11/22/2011 -
" Enjoyable, if only for the awesome title! "
— Constance, 11/16/2011 -
" Not my favorite Alleyn mystery. Set in France. Troy & Alleyn witness a crime from their train windows. Plot concerns the drug trade and doesn't really age well. "
— Karen, 6/8/2011 -
" Not one of her best, and no mention of the theatre, but a pleasant way to spend an evening. A thriller rather than a mystery, with an important role played by an attractive six-year-old. "
— Avril, 5/27/2011 -
" 3.5 Loved the Provence setting and italianate (sp?) characters. "
— Jessie, 4/1/2011 -
" I especially loved the depiction of Alleyn & Troy's marriage - companionable, healthy, loving. Extremely enjoyable. "
— Shelly, 3/12/2011 -
" Spinsters in Jeopardy by Ngaio Marsh (1998) "
— Brainorgan, 4/2/2010 -
" Gets a five for the title and the loopy French heroin cult theme... "
— Sonja, 2/21/2010 -
" A book to be loved and relished, Spinsters in Jeopardy is Dame Marsh at her best, with everything from witches and lovers to human sacrifice and duplicity. Couldn't put it down, and wanted so much more when it was over... "
— Jay, 1/7/2010 -
" A terrible affair, this novel. Not very interesting; in fact, bordering on quite dull. The characters are empty; didn't enjoy Troy or that annoying son of Alleyn and Troy's Ricky. Struggled to the finish line. Probably not her best. "
— Sergey, 9/24/2009
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.