Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Some moisture damage , price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Some moisture dage on boards and DJ. Some foxing on book block. Text remains clean.

Dame Ngaio Marsh’s classic mystery, Surfeit Of Lampreys, plunges readers into the opulent yet treacherous world of the Lamprey family, where a patriarch’s sudden, violent death unravels a web of secrets and resentments. This intricate whodunit showcases Marsh’s masterful plotting and keen psychological insight, presenting a cast of eccentric characters each with a motive to conceal. Chief Inspector Roderick Alleyn navigates the labyrinthine relationships and veiled accusations, meticulously piecing together clues in a case brimming with aristocratic intrigue and dark humor. The narrative skillfully builds suspense, illustrating the corrosive effects of familial discord and hidden agendas. Marsh’s elegant prose and sharp wit illuminate the complexities of human nature, culminating in a satisfying and unexpected resolution.