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Light Thickens

By: Ngaio Marsh
Narrated by: Philip Franks
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Peregrine Jay, owner of the Dolphin Theatre, is putting on a magnificent production of Macbeth, the play that, superstition says, always brings bad luck.

But one night the claymore swings, and the dummy's head is more than real: murder behind the scene.

Luckily, Chief Superintendent Roderick Alleyn is in the audience....

©1982 Ngaio Marsh (P)2015 Hachette Audio Mystery Crime Thrillers Thriller & Suspense Traditional Detectives Suspense Cozy
Theatrical Elements • Engaging Mystery • Exceptional Voice Acting • Well-rounded Characters • Compelling Plot

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This book succeeded in making me long to actually see the play they did…the rehearsal scenes were super and she brought out the artistry of a director in the process. Excellent.

Best rendition of the theatre rehearsals I have ever read!

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For those who already enjoy Ngaio Marsh's stories, this brings together her love of the theater,her love of Macbeth, her varied interests in the power of things and old rituals, and a mystery. Not only who did it but how it was done.
The very detailed presentation of the staging of this great play may be tedious for those who have not become intrigued by the Shakespeare play of 'Macbeth' .For them it may be as interesting as railway time tables, yet the detail and the personalities do matter.

Reflects Ngaio Marsh's interest in Macbeth

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Good plot- Alleyn is not overly supercilious - I liked the addition of children in the cast of characters

One of the better Ngaio Marsh Inspector Alleyn stories

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Phillip Franks voices all the varied parts exceptionally well and made me want to see the production being rehearsed at the Dolphin!

The people we are supposed to like are especially likable in this, her last novel. The perpetrator was well hidden among several difficult people.

Some knowledge of the Scottish Play (MacBeth) is almost essential to enjoy the characters and plot. A quick review on Wikipedia could refresh English class memories- and - then do delve into this engaging and entertaining book. I did not want it to end.

Positively thrilling

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What did you love best about Light Thickens?

It's a great mystery, with well-rounded characters. Alleyn is not as prevalent as usual, but it's made to work with another character to the fore.

What other book might you compare Light Thickens to and why?

Any other Marsh, Christie, or James title. It's a classic murder mystery.

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

I was really irritated that he had not made the slightest effort to get the Māori pronunciation even remotely correct. Normally Franks is really good, but the complete ignorance of one of the most easily mastered sets of sounds on the planet was really rubbish, especially given that there are resources for learning this readily available. A real let-down.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

No.

Any additional comments?

Franks does great voices.

Great Aside From Incorrect Pronunciation

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