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Violence
Barely any
A murder in a theatrical setting; classic Golden Age treatment
Language
Barely any
Witty, period-appropriate English
Sexual Content
Barely any
Mild romantic subplot among theatre company members
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
The theatrical world and the threat to a performer provide light dramatic tension
What this book is about
A young woman working backstage at a London theatre becomes entangled in a plot involving threats against the leading actor. On opening night, a murder is committed. Alleyn investigates in the world of the West End, among actors, stagehands, and the particular hierarchy of a theatre in production. Originally published in the UK as Night at the Vulcan, this is one of Marsh's most theatrically vivid mysteries.
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