In 'Death and the Dancing Footman' by Ngaio Marsh, a rich eccentric named Jonathan Royal organizes a house party during a snowstorm, inviting guests who have deep antipathies towards each other. As tensions rise and practical jokes turn sinister, a murder occurs, leaving the guests shocked and without police help until Chief Inspector Roderick Alleyn arrives late in the story. The book delves into the intricate dynamics between the characters, building up to the locked-room mystery with a unique twist, all set against the backdrop of WWII, capturing the essence of a classic cozy mystery with a touch of dark humor and social commentary.
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Has Romance?
There is a medium level of romance present in the story, primarily among the guests.
From The Publisher:
The unspeakably wealthy (and generally unspeakable) Jonathan Royal has decided to throw a party and, just for fun, has studded the guest-list with people who loathe one another. When a blizzard imprisons them all in Royal's country house, murder ensues. In true Christie-esque tradition, there are nearly as many suspects as there are potential victims. Eventually, Inspector Alleyn makes his way through the snow to put things right.
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Dame Ngaio Marsh was one of the celebrated queens of the Golden Age of detective fiction. She was born in New Zealand.
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