Black As He's Painted by Ngaio Marsh

Black As He's Painted

Roderick Alleyn #28

Ngaio Marsh

256 pages first pub 1973 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

Portrait of a murder...Superintendent Roderick Alleyn's old school chum-- whom his wife Troy longs to paint-- is now President of Ng'ombwana, a brand-new African republic. This handsome, charismatic dictator has enemies of every stripe: from ruddy...

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Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 50%
dark 50%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.4

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