Ngaio Marsh (Noun)
Meaning
New Zealand writer of detective stories (1899-1982).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Ngaio Marsh was a renowned New Zealand writer of detective stories, creating the iconic character Inspector Roderick Alleyn.
- The renowned Ngaio Marsh wrote 32 novels featuring Inspector Alleyn, blending suspense and wit in her clever plots.
- Marsh was known to base her stories on real experiences and locations she encountered in her native New Zealand.
- Ngaio Marsh's literary career spanned nearly four decades, garnering her recognition as a skilled writer in the detective genre.
- Edith Ngaio Marsh left an enduring legacy in the world of detective fiction with the international distinction of being one of the 'Queens of Crime'.