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Death and the Dancing Footman

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Death and the Dancing Footman

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1941

Book Brief

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Death and the Dancing Footman

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1941
Book Details
Pages

346

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Dorset, England • 1940s

Publication Year

1941

Publisher

HarperCollins

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Death and the Dancing Footman by Ngaio Marsh is celebrated for its intricate plot and engaging dialogue. Readers appreciate the atmospheric setting and clever character development. However, some find the pacing uneven and the resolution slightly predictable. The novel remains a solid choice for classic mystery enthusiasts.

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Who Should Read Death and the Dancing Footman?

Readers who enjoy Agatha Christie’s intricate mysteries or Ngaio Marsh's classic whodunits will find Death and the Dancing Footman delightful. Set in an English country house, it combines suspense, wit, and engaging characters, appealing to fans of detective fiction with a taste for atmospheric settings and complex plots.

Book Details
Pages

346

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Dorset, England • 1940s

Publication Year

1941

Publisher

HarperCollins

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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