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Ngaio Marsh's "Death at the Dolphin," often presented on BBC Radio's *Saturday Night Theatre*, is a classic Golden Age mystery centered around the theatrical world, a setting Marsh knew intimately. The story introduces Chief Inspector Roderick Alleyn to a peculiar and deadly case.

The plot begins with Peregrine Jay, a keen young playwright and director, exploring the derelict Dolphin Theatre on London's South Bank. This once-grand Victorian playhouse, bombed during the war, is a crumbling ruin. While exploring, Jay has a near-fatal accident, falling into a hidden well or bomb crater on the stage. He is miraculously rescued by the theatre's mysterious and immensely wealthy owner, Vassily Conducis.

Inspired by Jay's passion and vision, Conducis decides to finance the complete restoration of the Dolphin Theatre, with Jay at its artistic helm. For the grand opening, Jay writes a new play, "The Glove," inspired by a rare and seemingly authentic glove that Conducis possesses, which is believed to have belonged to William Shakespeare's only son, Hamnet. This historical artifact is put on public display in the theatre's foyer, becoming a major publicity draw.

However, the glitzy opening and successful run are soon overshadowed by sinister events. During a supposedly secure night, the precious glove is stolen, the cheerful Cockney night watchman, Harry Jobbins, is found brutally murdered, and a precocious child actor playing Hamnet, Trevor Vere, is attacked and left critically injured.

Chief Inspector Roderick Alleyn, who was initially involved in the security arrangements for the glove, is called in to investigate the crimes. As Alleyn delves into the theatre's new life, he uncovers a complex web of rivalries, hidden pasts, and simmering resentments among the diverse and often eccentric cast and crew. Marsh expertly uses her knowledge of the theatre to create a vivid backdrop of backstage dramas, jealousies, and professional tensions that provide ample motives for murder.

The investigation leads Alleyn to explore various lines of inquiry, including the history of the Shakespearean glove, a mysterious blackmail scheme involving Conducis, and the strange behavior of certain cast members. The key to solving the case lies partly in the recovery of Trevor Vere's memories after his attack, which eventually triggers a dramatic confrontation where Alleyn exposes the culprit.

"Death at the Dolphin" is a rich and atmospheric mystery that combines Marsh's signature blend of psychological insight, intricate plotting, and a deep appreciation for the theatrical world.

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