Final Curtain
by Ngaio Marsh
Taste attributes: mysterydetectivedramafresh & originalintricatelinearsolving the riddle/not as it seemscomplex relationship
Boxlist takeAn intricate mystery, balanced on most other counts. Best if you like puzzles over plain sailing.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: balanced · Realism: balanced · Story: intricate · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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4.5 / 5
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About This Book
Troy Alleyn wasn't sure why she accepted the commission to paint the portrait of the well-known actor Sir Henry Ancred. She arrived at Ancreton Manor to find Sir Henry in poor health and suffering a series of merciless practical jokes from his grandchildren.
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- Author
- Ngaio Marsh
- Published
- 1947
- Pages
- 291
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- Open Library
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