Black As He’s Painted / Last Ditch / Grave Mistake (The Ngaio Marsh Collection, Book 10)Commemorating 75 years since the Empress of Crimes first book, the tenth volume in a set of omnibus editions presenting the complete run of 32 Inspector Alleyn mysteries. BLACK AS HE'S PAINTED Called in to help with security arrangements for a presidential reception at a London embassy, Chief Superintendent Alleyn ensures the house and grounds are stiff with police. Nevertheless, an assassin strikes, and Alleyn finds no shortage of help, from Special