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  • Written by: Ngaio Marsh
  • Narrated by: James Saxon
  • Length: 7 hrs and 21 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (4 ratings)

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Clutch of Constables

Written by: Ngaio Marsh
Narrated by: James Saxon
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A classic Ngaio Marsh novel which features blood-curdling murders in the confines of a riverboat, the Zodiac, cruising through Constable country.

'He looks upon the murders that he did in fact perform as tiresome and regrettable necessities', reflected Chief Superintendent Roderick Alleyn on the international crook known as 'the Jampot'.

But it was Alleyn’s wife, Troy, who knew 'the Jampot' best: she had shared close quarters with him on the tiny pleasure steamer Zodiac, on a cruise along the peaceful rivers of 'Constable country'. And it was she who knew something was badly wrong even before Alleyn was called in to solve the two murders onboard....
©1968 Original Text of 1968 by Ngaio Marsh (P)2015 Hachette Audio
Cozy Traditional Detectives Suspense Crime Thrillers
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What the critics say

"The brilliant Ngaio Marsh ranks with Agatha Christie and Dorothy Sayers." ( Times Literary Supplement)
"Cruising through Constable country, in both senses, with a cargo of strongly varied, cunningly suspect characters...the classic detective story." ( The Times)
"It’s time to compare Christie to Marsh instead of the other way around." ( New York Magazine)
"A good Marsh...which puts it into the “must” category." ( The Sun)

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A Favourite Ngaio Marsh Story

I really enjoyed this book and will listen again. Troy Alleyn is a favourite character. The narrator, James Saxon, is delightful!

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Solid

Definitely one of Ngaio Marsh's better and more interesting efforts. She structured the narrative in a way unlike that used in her previous books, too great effect. It was fun to "play along" and follow her clues to the completion of the mystery this time

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