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Indeholder "1. Mr. Pyke Period", "2. Frokost", "3. Selskab med efterslæb", "4. Alleyn", "5. Efterskrift til et selskab", "6. Mellemspil", "7. Pixie", "8. Et Period-stykke".
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Publication
Kbh : Samleren, 1967.
Description
One has to admit that the timing was peculiar. No one could doubt that Mr. Percival Pyke Period was genuinely distraught to hear that his neighbor, Harry Cartell, had turned up dead in a ditch. But how is it that Mr. Percival Pyke came to write the letter of condolence before the body was found? And how is it that Mr. Cartell came to inspire such violence? Yes he was boring, yes he was stuffy, but who would kill a man for the crime of being a bad conversationalist? If tediousness has become grounds for murder, Inspector Alleyn shudders to think of the body count to come ...
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LibraryThing member Figgles
A good workmanlike Alleyn mystery, with a character link to "Swing Brother Swing". However the sense of period is slightly askew. Marsh may talk of Beatniks but the sensibility of the characters is resolutely pre-war. However if you enjoy her mysteries you will enjoy this one, particularly the the
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LibraryThing member MrsLee
A small village in England, a couple of pedantic, fussy old men, a huge dog in heat. What better place for a murder?
A satisfying mystery, with some amusement, some puzzle and some characters. I like to read Ngaio Marsh; she is reliable. Inspector Alleyn and his wife Troy are one of the few couplesMy only disappointment was that the simpering, tittering character was not the one murdered.
A satisfying mystery, with some amusement, some puzzle and some characters. I like to read Ngaio Marsh; she is reliable. Inspector Alleyn and his wife Troy are one of the few couples
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LibraryThing member leslie.98
I was convinced that I knew who the culprit was but was mistaken. Alleyn makes quick work of this case, solving it within 24 hours!
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Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1962
Physical description
199 p.; 17.8 cm
Local notes
Omslag: Ikke angivet
Omslaget viser et håndaftryk
Indskannet omslag - N650U - 150 dpi
Oversat fra engelsk "Hand in Glove" af N. J. Ottosen
Efterskrift: er vist bare noget fra en kapiteloverskrift
Omslaget viser et håndaftryk
Indskannet omslag - N650U - 150 dpi
Oversat fra engelsk "Hand in Glove" af N. J. Ottosen
Efterskrift: er vist bare noget fra en kapiteloverskrift
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Pages
199
DDC/MDS
813 |