Death in a White Tie

A high-society homicide is the talk of the London season . . ."e;Marsh's writing is a pleasure."e; -The Seattle TimesIt's debutante season in London, and that means giggles and tea-dances, white dresses and inappropriate romances . . ..and much too much champagne. And, apparently, a blackmailer, which is where Inspector Roderick Alleyn comes in. The social whirl is decidedly not Alleyn's environment, so he brings in an assistant in the form of Lord "e;Bunchy"e; Gospell, everybody's favorite uncle. Bunchy is more than lovable; he's also got some serious sleuthing skills. But before he can unmask the blackmailer, a murder is announced. And everyone suddenly stops giggling . . . "e;It's time to start comparing Christie to Marsh instead of the other way around."e; New York Magazine"e;[Her] writing style and vivid characters and settings made her a mystery novelist of world renown."e; The New York Times