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A collection of 13 essays celebrating the multifaceted talent of Ngaio Marsh--painter, director, and detective novelist--on the centenary of her birth, 23 April 1995. From 1932 to 1982, Marsh wrote 32 classic English detective novels while simultaneously directing Shakespearean theater productions. Includes eight pages of b&w photographs. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Book Description
This illustrated festschrift presents a comprehensive profile of a remarkable woman with articles treating various aspects of her personality, life, and work.

About the Author
B. J. Rahn, Associate Professor of English at Hunter College in New York, is co-founder and editor of "Murder Is Academic", a newsletter for faculty who teach crime fiction at colleges and universities.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

This collection of essays celebrates the multifaceted talent of Ngaio Marsh—painter, director, and detective novelist—on the centenary of her birth, 23 April 1995. From 1932 to 1982, Marsh wrote 32 classic English detective novels while simultaneously building a reputation as a distinguished director of Shakespearean theater. This illustrated festschrift presents a comprehensive profile of a remarkable woman with articles treating various aspects of her personality, life, and work.

Author Biography: B. J. Rahn, Associate Professor of English at Hunter College in New York, is co-founder and editor of "Murder Is Academic", a newsletter for faculty who teach crime fiction at colleges and universities.

FROM THE CRITICS

Mostly Murder

A fascinating look at an extraordinary woman..

Crime And Detective Stories

It succeeded in making me more interested in her and made me think that perhaps I should read more of her books..

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