Off With His Head by Ngaio Marsh

Off With His Head

Roderick Alleyn #19

Ngaio Marsh

255 pages first pub 1957 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious slow-paced
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When pesky Mrs Bünz arrived at Mardian determined to investigate the rare survival of folk-dancing still practised there, she quickly antagonized the villagers—especially William Anderson, leader of the dance and keeper of the ancient ritual's sec...

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Community Reviews Summary of 144 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
funny 28%
tense 28%
adventurous 14%
dark 14%
lighthearted 14%
relaxing 14%

Pace

slow 42%
fast 28%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 83% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 28% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 83% | Yes: 16%

Average rating

3.52

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