• Swing, Brother, Swing

  • By: Ngaio Marsh
  • Narrated by: James Saxon
  • Length: 9 hrs and 52 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (112 ratings)

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Swing, Brother, Swing

By: Ngaio Marsh
Narrated by: James Saxon
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Publisher's summary

Lord Pastern fired his revolver. The figure in the spotlight fell and the coup-de-theatre had become murder. Could Inspector Alleyn believe Pastern had let hatred of his future son-in-law go too far? Or would the tangle of jealousies and blackmail among the guests reveal another murderer?
Swing, Brother, Swing was first published in 1949.
©1949 Original Text of 1949 by Ngaio Marsh (P)2015 Hachette Audio

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"Miss Marsh’s work has the hallmark of the master." (Queen)

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I love this author and narrator.

These two make a perfect pair. I am afraid to figure out how many books I haven't listened to. It will be a sad day when I come to the end of the list! If you like nonviolent detective novels, you cannot do any better!

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Not the most logical Marsh tale

This one has the least retell value because only one person could have done it. Only a self-absorbed man’s insistence on having things his own way slows down the denouement.
The end of ch 6 for some reason has the start of ch 1 attached.

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STRANGE AND FORCED

Not one of her best: unbelievable characters, highly improbably plot, poor dialogue, jumpy pacing. Surprisingly poor offering by NM.

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This one seemed disjointed in many places. Not really enjoyable. Did really like many of the characters. Hope. Next one hangs together better.

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Mystery Maven

Love this series, these characters, and the narration. Another excellent entry and some happy news.

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