Ngaio Marsh a companion to the mystery fiction Harding, Bruce 1956- creator author. text bibliography biography Biography. Criticism, interpretation, etc. ncu 2019 monographic eng print xii, 204 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm. "Considered one of the "Queens of Crime" Ngaio Marsh (1895-1982) was a gifted writer and a celebrated author of classic British detective fiction, as well as a successful theater director. Best known for the 32 detective novels she published between 1934 and 1982, she was appointed to the Order of the British Empire in 1966. Based on years of original research by the curator of the Ngaio Marsh House in Christchurch, New Zealand, this book explores the fascinating literary world of Dame Ngaio."-- Acknowledgements -- Preface -- Organization of the companion -- Marsh's works in chronological order -- Marsh's works in alphabetical order -- A brief biography -- A career biography The companion -- Interviews with Dame Ngaio Marsh. Bruce Harding. Includes bibliographical references and index. Marsh, Ngaio 1895-1982 Criticism and interpretation Marsh, Ngaio 1895-1982 Characters Women authors, New Zealand 20th century Biography Detective and mystery stories, New Zealand History and criticism Marsh, Ngaio 1895-1982 Characters and characteristics Detective and mystery stories, New Zealand Women authors, New Zealand 1900-1999 fast PR9639.3.M27 Z75 2019 823/.912 B McFarland companions to mystery fiction ; 9 9780786460328 0786460326 2019022152 pda,print DLC 190502 20250318223151.4 in00004151432 eng