The shabby Vulcan theater is not where Martyn Tarne hoped to work when she moved from New Zealand to London to pursue an acting career. But Martyn takes a job as dresser to the Vulcan’s leading lady. This provides her with a ringside seat to the backstage circus: the aging alcoholic actor, the waspish playwright, the surprisingly gracious grande dame. There is, of course, a murder, soenter Inspector Alleyn.
The shabby Vulcan theater is not where Martyn Tarne hoped to work when she moved from New Zealand to London to pursue an acting career. But Martyn takes a job as dresser to the Vulcan’s leading lady. This provides her with a ringside seat to the backstage circus: the aging alcoholic actor, the waspish playwright, the surprisingly gracious grande dame. There is, of course, a murder, soenter Inspector Alleyn.
Night at the Vulcan (also titled Opening Night) (Roderick Alleyn Series #16)
240Night at the Vulcan (also titled Opening Night) (Roderick Alleyn Series #16)
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ISBN-13: | 9781937384593 |
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Publisher: | Felony & Mayhem, LLC |
Publication date: | 05/16/2014 |
Series: | Roderick Alleyn Series , #16 |
Edition description: | Reprint |
Pages: | 240 |
Sales rank: | 238,973 |
Product dimensions: | 5.40(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.50(d) |
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