Ngaio Marsh
Ngaio Marsh (Dame Edith Ngaio Marsh) was born on April 23rd, 1895. Ngaio passed away February 18th, 1982 at 86 years old. Ngaio Marsh was born in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Ngaio Marsh is known for writing in the Mystery, Crime Fiction, and Classics genres.
Ngaio Marsh was the author of the Roderick Alleyn series which consists of 35 novels. The Roderick Alleyn series started in 1934 with the novel A Man Lay Dead. The most recently released novel in the Roderick Alleyn series was Money in the Morgue which was released in 2018. There are no upcoming novels for the Roderick Alleyn series.
Ngaio Marsh also wrote 2 Non-Fiction Books, including Black Beech and Honeydew and New Zealand.
Ngaio Marsh: Awards & Accolades
Ngaio Marsh won the Edgar Award, Grand Master, in 1978.
Ngaio Marsh books have been nominated for multiple awards, Scales of Justice was nominated for the Crime Writer's Association Award, Crossed Red Herrings Award, in 1955. Death of a Fool / Off With His Head was nominated for the Crime Writer's Association Award, Crossed Red Herrings Award, in 1957. Killer Dolphin / Death at the Dolphin was nominated for the Edgar Award, Best Mystery Novel, in 1967. Tied Up in Tinsel was nominated for the Edgar Award, Best Mystery Novel, in 1973. Money in the Morgue was nominated for the Crime Writer's Association Award, Historical Dagger Award, in 2018 as well as the Ngaio Marsh Awards - Best Crime Novel in 2019.
Ngaio Marsh: Lists & Other Mentions
- A Man Lay Dead: The 100 Best Mystery and Thriller Books of All Time Selection in 2023.
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- Mick Herron, author of the Slough House Series.
- Elizabeth George, author of the Inspector Lynley Series.
- Deborah Crombie, author of the Duncan Kincaid/Gemma James Series.
- Ben Aaronovitch, author of the PC Peter Grant / Rivers of London Series.
- Jane Casey, author of the Maeve Kerrigan Series.
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Ngaio Marsh: F.A.Q
When was Ngaio Marsh Born?
Ngaio Marsh was born on April 23rd, 1895.
When did Ngaio Marsh die?
Ngaio Marsh died on February 18th, 1982 at 86 years old.
Where was Ngaio Marsh Born?
Ngaio Marsh was born in Christchurch, New Zealand.
What awards has Ngaio Marsh won?
Ngaio Marsh has won the following awards: Grand Master at the Edgar Award (1978).
What was the first book Ngaio Marsh wrote?
The first book written by Ngaio Marsh was A Man Lay Dead, published in 1934.
What was the most recent book Ngaio Marsh wrote?
Her most recently released work was Money in the Morgue on January 1st, 2018.
What is the most popular book by Ngaio Marsh?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Ngaio Marsh book is
A Man Lay Dead. Here are her most popular books and their average ratings:
- A Man Lay Dead (7.89)
- Enter a Murderer (7.46)
- Artists in Crime (8.78)
- The Nursing Home Murder (8.25)
- Death in Ecstasy (8.38)
What genres does Ngaio Marsh Write?
Ngaio Marsh primarily writes in the Classics, Crime Fiction, and Mystery genres. Her work includes sub-genres such as Detective Mystery, Amateur Sleuth Mystery, and British Crime Fiction.
How many books has Ngaio Marsh written?
Ngaio Marsh has written 38 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 35 books in the Roderick Alleyn Series, 2 Short Story Collections, 2 Non-Fiction Books.