Night at the Vulcan: Inspector Roderick Alleyn #16
Night at the Vulcan is Inspector Roderick Alleyn #16, a mystery by Ngaio Marsh set around a theater production. Newly arrived Martyn Tarne takes a dresser's job and is drawn into backstage life before a murder on opening night brings Inspector Alleyn to investigate.
At a glance
- A theater backstage setting, with rehearsals and opening night central to the mystery.
- The story follows Martyn Tarne, a newcomer who takes a dresser's job, and Inspector Alleyn's investigation of a murder.
- Listed as volume 16 in the Inspector Roderick Alleyn series. Also published under the title Opening Night.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Customer feedback praises the plotted twists, readable writing, and clearly drawn characters.
- Kindle listing indicates Screen Reader support and enabled text features including Word Wise and Page Flip.
Technical specifications
14 specifications| Series | Inspector Roderick Alleyn #16 (Volume 16) |
|---|---|
| Author | Ngaio Marsh |
| Publisher | Felony & Mayhem Press |
| Publication date | December 15, 2012 |
| Edition | Reprint |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 236 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1937384500 |
| File size | 3.1 MB |
|---|---|
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers of classic detective fiction who enjoy mysteries set in theatrical environments.
- Readers looking for the sixteenth Inspector Roderick Alleyn mystery.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a standalone without an ongoing detective-series context.
- Readers who prefer settings outside theater and backstage life.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
63% 63% - 4 stars
27% 27% - 3 stars
9% 9% - 2 stars
1% 1% - 1 star
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Customer feedback is strongly positive about the plotting, twists, writing, readability, and character drawing. Readers also appreciate the theater rehearsal detail and backstage drama. Presentation reactions are mixed. This combination may particularly suit mystery readers who value an atmospheric theatrical setting, though the feedback does not establish that every reader will share those preferences.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the well-conceived plot, twists, writing style, readability, and clearly drawn characters.
- Feedback highlights the theater rehearsal detail and the book's entertainment value.
Mixed feedback
- Presentation reactions are mixed, with backstage drama singled out positively by one customer.
Frequently asked questions
What is Night at the Vulcan about?
New arrival Martyn Tarne takes a dresser's job at the Vulcan Theater, where a murder on opening night brings Inspector Alleyn to investigate.
Is this a standalone book?
It is listed as Inspector Roderick Alleyn #16. Buyers seeking a series entry should note its volume number.
What Kindle features are listed?
The listing says Screen Reader is supported and Enhanced Typesetting, X-Ray, Word Wise, and Page Flip are enabled.
Is Night at the Vulcan also known by another title?
The supplied description says it was also published under the title Opening Night.
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