What is kiwi crime writer marsh?

Ngaio Marsh was a New Zealand crime writer, best known for her series of detective novels featuring Chief Detective Inspector Roderick Alleyn. Marsh was born in Christchurch, New Zealand in 1895 and began writing plays in the 1930s. She wrote 32 mystery novels and created one of the first fictional police officers to be transparently based on a real Scotland Yard detective.

Marsh was highly regarded for her intricate plotting, well-developed characters, and vivid descriptions of the settings in her novels. She often incorporated elements of theater and classic literature into her stories, drawing on her own experiences as a theater director and performer.

Throughout her career, Marsh received numerous awards and honours for her contributions to the genre of crime fiction. She was made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1966 for her services to literature, and in 1978 she was awarded the Grand Master Award by the Mystery Writers of America.

Ngaio Marsh passed away in 1982, leaving behind a legacy of influential and enduring crime fiction. Her works continue to be popular with readers and are considered classics of the genre.