Ngaio Marshbooks in chronological order

Dame Ngaio Marsh (1895-1982) was a New Zealand-born crime writer who achieved international recognition during the "Golden Age" of detective fiction. Known as one of the "Queens of Crime," alongside Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers, Marsh established herself through her meticulously plotted mysteries and sophisticated, often witty, prose. She meticulously crafted her stories, frequently drawing on her experiences living in New Zealand and later in England, and developed a distinctive style focused on character development and intricate puzzles for her readers to solve. Her work is distinguished by a measured pace and a focus on the personalities and motivations of both the detective and the suspects.