A Man Lay Dead & A Surfeit of Lampreys (Inspector Alleyn Mysteries)(Two BBC Radio Full Cast Drama) (BBC Radio Crimes)

Jeremy Clyde stars as Chief Inspector Roderick Alleyn in these BBC Radio dramatizations of two of Ngaio Marshs much-loved mysteries. In A Man Lay Dead, a game of murders at Sir Hubert Handesleys country-house party becomes far too realistic for anyones liking. First a guest arrives with a dangerously lethal dagger, and then, when the gong sounds to announce the start of the game, the victim plays dead in a very convincing manner. Chief Detective Inspector Alleyn believes the unusual dagger is a vital clue to the real-life murder, and soon hes on the trail of a Russian secret society. In A Surfeit of Lampreys, the Lampreys are charming but penniless, like all good aristocrats so a visit from the wealthy head of their family is greatly anticipated. However, their Uncle Gabriel isnt persuaded to part with his money, and a row ensues. When a body is found in the lift leading to the Lampreys flat, Chief Detective Inspector Alleyn finds a family immersed in hidden secrets and intrigue.