Death of a Fool has also been previously published under the title Off with His Head. "The Mardian Morris Sword Dance is as hauntingly evocative as anything you've ever read in the annals of folklore; and it furnishes a superb background for murder."—. New York Times. An interesting Marsh book with folklore traditions. The winter solstice is nearing, and South Mardian is preparing for its local mummery play that the community has held on Sword Wednesday for centuries, passing along the music and dance orally for the Dance of the Five Sons in . · Coming to England from New Zealand, mystery writer Ngaio Marsh was fascinated by the island's quaint customs and rituals. Death of a Fool centers on the pre-Christian "Hobby Horse" dance-play, here depicted as the South Mardian Sword Dance. Marsh was very involved in theatre, and she shows us this Winter Solstice drama both behind the scenes and onstage (so to speak -- it's /5().
I savored every minute of Death of a Fool, once I got I used to the archaic vocabulary surrounding the dance — as well as the quirky speech of the rustic characters. The plot has a wonderful Shakespearean flavor, and the mystery is a good one. I've read several Ngaio Marsh mysteries. The quality has been uneven, but this one was just. DEATH OF A FOOL By Ngaio Marsh **Mint Condition**. Email to friends Share on Facebook - opens in a new window or tab Share on Twitter - opens in a new window or tab Share on Pinterest - opens in a new window or tab Share on Facebook - opens in a new window or tab Share on Twitter - opens in a new window or tab Share on Pinterest - opens in a new window or. Buy Death of a Fool by Marsh, Ngaio (ISBN: ) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Ngaio Marsh was born on Ap in Christchurch, New Zealand. She attended St. Mary's College and Canterbury University. She worked in the theater acting, producing, and even painting scenery. She was a partner in an interior decorating business in England from to I've read several Ngaio Marsh mysteries. The quality has been uneven, but this one was just abysmal. Stuck it out until the murder, but wasn't the least interested in the outcome and bailed at that point. Doubt I'll spend time or money on Marsh again. An interesting Marsh book with folklore traditions The winter solstice is nearing, and South Mardian is preparing for its local mummery play that the community has held on Sword Wednesday for centuries, passing along the music and dance orally for the Dance of the Five Sons in Death of a Fool by Ngaio Marsh.
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