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Margery Allingham

Margery Allingham's "The Complete Collection of Albert Campion Mysteries" presents a captivating anthology of 19 novels featuring the charming and enigmatic detective Albert Campion. This illustrated edition brings to life the wit and sophistication of Allingham’s writing, showcasing her unique blend of mystery, humor, and social commentary. This illustrated edition brings to life the wit and sophistication of Allingham’s writing, showcasing her unique blend of mystery, humor, and social c...

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Margery Allingham

Traitor’s Purse (The Albert Campion Mysteries, Illustrated Edition) by Margery Allingham is a gripping and unconventional entry in the celebrated detective series featuring the enigmatic gentleman sleuth Albert Campion. The novel opens with Campion awakening in a hospital, suffering from amnesia after a mysterious accident. With no memory of who he is or what he was investigating, he must piece together fragments of his identity while being pursued by unknown enemies. As he follows a trail...

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Margery Allingham

‘I never did think her eyes were a patch on yours, Miss Ann. Take a good look. You can see them. They’re as plain as anything. Now let me get you a hand mirror.’Rhoda planted the folded newspaper with the photograph in it squarely in front of me, supporting it against my after-lunch coffee cup. She was forthright and innocently excited in every one of her two hundred pounds, and she tore open an old wound as surely as if, with her plump, well-meaning fingers, she had found the cicat...

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Margery Allingham

Step into the world of Albert Campion, the brilliant and unassuming sleuth whose adventures are filled with intrigue, wit, and unexpected twists. The Best Stories of Margery Allingham brings together some of her finest short mysteries, showcasing the timeless charm and cleverness of one of the Golden Age's most beloved detectives. This illustrated collection features thrilling tales such as Safe as Houses, The Meaning of the Act, The Definite Article, The Hat Trick, and many more. Each sto...

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Margery Allingham

In The Hat Trick, Margery Allingham crafts a clever and suspenseful short story featuring her beloved detective, Albert Campion. When a harmless parlor trick at a high-society gathering turns into a baffling mystery, Campion finds himself unraveling a case of deception, hidden identities, and unexpected danger. What begins as an evening of lighthearted entertainment quickly takes a sinister turn when an item of great value vanishes without a trace. As suspicions rise and secrets come to li...

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Margery Allingham

When a priceless artifact known as "The White Elephant" mysteriously vanishes, Albert Campion is called upon to unravel the peculiar case. What seems like a straightforward theft soon reveals layers of deception, hidden motives, and unexpected dangers. As Campion navigates the twists and turns of high society and the criminal underworld, he must determine who stands to gain from the disappearance—and whether the legendary artifact holds secrets beyond its material worth. With his keen intu...

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Margery Allingham

Book 15 -

Albert Campion

GHOSTS “It may be only blackmail,” said the man in the taxi hopefully. The fog was like a saffron blanket soaked in ice-water. It had hung over London all day and at last was beginning to descend. The sky was yellow as a duster and the rest was a granular black, overprinted in grey and lightened by occasional slivers of bright fish colour as a policeman turned in his wet cape.Already the traffic was at an irritable crawl. By dusk it would be stationary. To the west the Park dripped ...

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Margery Allingham, Orla Henswick

In Coroner's Pidgin, Margery Allingham brings Albert Campion back into a London still shadowed by war, only to entangle him in murder, stolen treasure, and the uneasy traffic between patriotism, greed, and survival. First published in 1945 and also known as Pearls Before Swine, the novel blends the classical detective puzzle with a darker wartime atmosphere. Allingham's prose is elegant, ironic, and psychologically alert, placing the manners of the Golden Age mystery in conversation with t...

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Margery Allingham, Landon Marwick

In "Mr. Campion and Others," Margery Allingham masterfully weaves a collection of short stories that expand upon her beloved detective, Albert Campion. The book showcases Allingham's signature blend of intricate plotting, rich character development, and a touch of humor, capturing the social nuances of 1930s Britain. Each narrative immerses the reader in a world of mystery and suspense, where Campion navigates a labyrinth of darkness and intrigue alongside a cast of vividly realized suppor...

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Margery Allingham, Landon Marwick

In "Mystery Mile," Margery Allingham captivates readers with her intricate plotting and rich character development, hallmarks of the golden age of detective fiction. Set against a backdrop of post-WWI England, the novel follows the cunning detective Albert Campion as he unravels a web of deception linked to a sinister murder along the mysterious shoreline. Allingham's distinctive prose, filled with atmospheric descriptions and sharp wit, invites readers into a complex narrative that explor...

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Margery Allingham

A very short story, set at Christmas and featuring Albert Campion Wikipedia. An earlier version, A Word in Season, had appeared in 1955. This version appeared in Mr Campion's Lady, The Second Allingham Omnibus.

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Margery Allingham, Landon Marwick

In "Coroner's Pidgin," Margery Allingham unfolds a captivating mystery that deftly weaves together elements of crime, class, and societal norms in mid-20th century England. Through an intricate plot that follows the protagonist, Albert Campion, the novel employs a blend of sharp wit and vivid characterizations, reflecting Allingham's mastery in the genre of detective fiction. The narrative is marked by its attention to detail and an exhilarating atmosphere that immerses readers in the era'...