Tied Up in Tinsel
Tied Up in Tinsel by Ngaio Marsh, published by Aeonian Press in 1976, is a mystery novel that unfolds during a Christmas gathering at Hilary Bill-Tasman’s manor estate. The story centers on Troy Alleyn, who is tasked with painting Bill-Tasman’s portrait while also attending a Druid Christmas pageant. The festive atmosphere takes a dark turn when one of the pageant’s performers mysteriously vanishes into the snowy night, prompting a search for the truth.
Readers will find a blend of intrigue and holiday cheer as Inspector Roderick Alleyn joins his wife in the investigation. The narrative explores themes of mystery and police procedural elements, with a cast of eccentric guests and the unsettling presence of paroled murderers among the hired help. This edition spans 286 pages and is presented in English, inviting readers into a world where holiday festivities are overshadowed by a puzzling disappearance.
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A Christmas pageant turns unholy.Holed up at Hilary Bill-Tasman’s manor estate for Christmas, Troy Alleyn is to paint the man’s portrait and, while she’s there, view the Druid Christmas pageant. Along with a pack of eccentric guests, Troy enjoys the festivities– until one of the pageant’s players mysteriously disappears into the snowy night. Did the hired help– each a paroled murderer from the nearby prison– have a deadly hand in this Christmas conundrum? Inspector Roderick Alleyn arrives to join his wife in finding the lost man– and unraveling the glaring truth from the glittering tinsel.
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