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When The Pesky Anna Bünz Arrives At The Village Of Mardian To Investigate The Rare Survival Of Folk-dancing Still Practised There, She Quickly Antagonises The Villagers. But Mrs Bünz Is Not The Only Source Of Friction -- Two Of The Other Enthusiasts Are Also Spoiling For A Fight. When The Sword Dancer's Mock Beheading Becomes Horribly Real, It Is Superintendent Roderick Alleyn Who Must Discover Who Had The Best Motive For Murder. Ngaio Marsh.