Black As He's Painted by Ngaio Marsh
In this gripping mystery, the newly appointed President of a small African nation, who is visiting London, becomes the target of a sinister assassination plot. The story unfolds at a diplomatic reception where the President's life is threatened amidst a backdrop of political intrigue and racial tensions. Scotland Yard's Chief Inspector Roderick Alleyn is called in to unravel the complex web of deceit and uncover the truth behind the attempted murder. With a keen eye for detail and a knack for understanding human nature, Alleyn navigates through a cast of diverse characters, each with their own secrets and motives, to bring the perpetrator to justice.
- Published
- 1974
- Nationality
- New Zealander
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 250-300
- Original Language
- English
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