Vintage Murder
Vintage Murder is a detective novel by Ngaio Marsh; it is the fifth novel to feature Roderick Alleyn, and was first published in 1937. Based in New Zealand, the plot centres on a travelling theatrical troupe and prominently features Doctor Rangi Te Pokiha a Māori, and a "tiki" (hei-tiki) a Māori fertility pendant.[1]
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| Author | Ngaio Marsh |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Series | Roderick Alleyn |
| Genre | Detective fiction |
| Publisher | Geoffrey Bles |
Publication date | 1937 |
| Media type | Print () |
| Pages | 275 |
| Preceded by | Death in Ecstasy |
| Followed by | Artists in Crime |
One of the cast members was a minor character in Enter a Murderer, and refers to that case early in the story.
Television adaptation
Vintage Murder was one of four Alleyn novels adapted for New Zealand television in 1977; Alleyn was played by George Baker, in a series called the Ngaio Marsh Theatre.[2]
References
- "Review : Vintage Murder". kiwicrime.blogspot.com. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
- Vintage Murder at IMDb
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