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Black As He's Painted (Paperback, New Ed)
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Black As He's Painted (Paperback, New Ed)
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Loot Price R244
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Black he is - the President of Ng'ombwana (probably only Dame Marsh
can faultlessly articulate that with her perdurable presence) who
comes to England where he had once been known as Boomer to his old
school friend Chief Supt. Alleyn who must now protect him against a
blatantly inviting assassination attempt. With the help of proper
Mr. Whipplestone, a retired F.O. who observes all the dubious
activities near his new home at something called the Piggie Pottery
where they pot pigs and plot sinister retaliations. As
indispensable as that anchovy toast which appears at teatime if
it's the taste you once acquired. (Kirkus Reviews)
One of Ngaio Marsh's most popular novels, this time featuring one
of her best creations - Lucy Lockett, the crime-solving cat. When
the exuberant president of Ng'ombwana proposes to dispense with the
usual security arrangements on an official visit to London, his old
school mate, Chief Superintendent Alleyn, is called in to persuade
him otherwise. Consequently, on the night of the embassy's
reception the house and grounds are stiff with police.
Nevertheless, an assassin does strike, and Alleyn finds he has no
shortage of help, from Special Branch to a tribal court - and a
small black cat named Lucy Lockett who out-detects them all...
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