Light Thickens

From the Mystery Writers of America Grand Master, this tale of death at the Dolphin Theatre has "e;wit, charm, and oodles of atmosphere"e; (Kirkus Reviews). Among theater folk, "e;the Scottish play"e; is considered unlucky, so much so that tradition requires anyone who utters its proper name backstage to leave the building, spin around, spit, curse, and then request permission to re-enter. As director Peregrine Jay directs a production of Shakespeare's great work at the Dolphin Theater, misfortune does indeed abound, including some ugly practical jokes and a grisly death for the leading man. It's up to Roderick Alleyn to find out who has blood on their hands . . . "e;No playwright could devise a better curtain."e; Los Angeles Times"e;As always she writes most elegantly."e; Daily Telegraph"e;The doyenne of traditional mystery writers."e; The New York Times