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Ngaio Marsh Books in Order

4 series including Roderick Alleyn Series and more

4 series 46 books Latest: Bodies from the Library 4 (2022)
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Roderick AlleynNgaio Marsh Short Story CollectionsNgaio Marsh Non-Fiction BooksNgaio Marsh Anthologies

Reading Order

4 series · 46 books

Roderick Alleyn Series

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1 A Man Lay Dead 1934 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Enter a Murderer 1935 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 The Nursing Home Murder 1935 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Death in Ecstasy 1936 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Vintage Murder 1937 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Artists in Crime 1938 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Death in a White Tie 1938 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Overture to Death 1939 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Death at the Bar 1940 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Death of a Peer / Surfeit of Lampreys 1940 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Death and the Dancing Footman 1941 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Colour Scheme 1943 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Died in the Wool 1945 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 Final Curtain 1947 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 A Wreath for Rivera / Swing, Brother, Swing 1949 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 Night at the Vulcan / Opening Night 1951 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 Spinsters In Jeopardy / The Bride of Death 1953 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 Scales of Justice 1955 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 Death of a Fool / Off With His Head 1956 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 Singing in the Shrouds 1958 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 False Scent 1959 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
22 Hand in Glove 1962 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23 Dead Water 1963 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
24 Killer Dolphin / Death at the Dolphin 1966 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
25 Clutch of Constables 1968 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
26 When in Rome 1970 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
27 Tied Up in Tinsel 1971 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
28 Black As He's Painted 1973 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
29 Last Ditch 1976 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
30 A Grave Mistake 1978 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
31 Photo Finish 1980 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
32 Light Thickens 1982 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
33 Alleyn and Others / The Collected Short Fiction of Ngaio Marsh 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
34 Still Unsolved 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
35 Money in the Morgue ( With: Stella Duffy) 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Ngaio Marsh Short Story Collections

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# Title Year Buy
1 Alleyn and Others / The Collected Short Fiction of Ngaio Marsh 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Death on the Air and Other Stories 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Ngaio Marsh Non-Fiction Books

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1 Black Beech and Honeydew 1965 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 New Zealand 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Ngaio Marsh Anthologies

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# Title Year Buy
1 Verdict of Thirteen 1979 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Chapter and Hearse 1985 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Murder for Christmas 1987 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 English Country House Murders 1988 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Fifty Best Mysteries 1993 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Murder Takes a Holiday: Classic Crime Stories for Summer 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Bodies from the Library 4 2022 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
About the Author

Ngaio Marsh (1895-1982) was a New Zealand detective fiction writer and theatrical director. Born in Christchurch, she developed a passion for theater and drama at a young age. In 1928, she published her first novel, "A Man Lay Dead," introducing the popular detective Roderick Alleyn. Marsh authored over 30 crime novels featuring Alleyn, a charming and intuitive detective. Her mysteries are known for their intricate plots, atmospheric settings, and witty dialogue. Marsh's works have been translated into more than 20 languages. In her later years, Marsh became a successful theatrical director, staging acclaimed productions in New Zealand and London. She received numerous awards for her contributions to literature and theater, including the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1966. Marsh's novels continue to be enjoyed by mystery enthusiasts today, praised for their cleverness, humor, and timeless appeal.

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