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Overture to Death

By: Ngaio Marsh
Narrated by: Anton Lesser
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It was planned as an act of charity: a new piano for the parish hall, an amusing play to finance the gift. The question now under bitter discussion is, who shall play the overture?

Though Eleanor Prentice wins, on the night of the performance, she cannot play. Miss Campanula steps triumphantly into the breach - a chord was is, a shot rings out, and Miss Campanula is dead, shot between the eyes. A case of sinister infatuation for the brilliant Chief Detective-Inspector Alleyn.

©1939 Ngaio Marsh (P)2010 Hachette Digital Crime Fiction Mystery Police Procedural Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Crime

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great characters, descriptions of crimes clear but not gory. relationship between alleyn and Troy so subtle.

inspector alleyn

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Anton Lesser’s voice is superb. Brilliantly read story, drew me in completely. You could picture this classic mystery and the characters that make up this tale.
Highly recommended

Excellent

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I have previously returned Ngaio Marsh books because if the poor pronunciation of Alleyn's name. Anton Lesser reads this book superbly. Very enjoyable.

Gentle whodunnit, expertly read

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I enjoyed this book very much and particularly Anton Lesser 's gripping performance of it. Recommended.

Finished

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Why has SO much been cut out? It’s almost nonsensical. Excellent narration wasted. Don’t waste a credit on this.

Ridiculously abridged

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