A chilling murder. A whispering past. A detective with everything to lose. When a man is found shot dead outside a quaint English cottage, the seemingly peaceful countryside erupts into scandal. The victim was charming, cruel—and deeply hated. Everyone had a motive. But only one pulled the trigger. Enter Detective W.T. Challoner, a man as brilliant as he is intuitive. As he peels back layers of family secrets, forbidden desires, and long-held grudges, he realizes the truth may be more sini...

A classic from a Golden Age Queen of Crime. "One of the best books by a mystery novelist whose work is always of first rank." — The New York Times"Smooth reading and writing…a good 'un."— Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Something is afoot at the Ivory Gallery in London. A string of suspicious incidents—a Kang-Tse vase broken, a specially commissioned catalog burned, and now a painting slashed—has young Frances Ivory on edge. ...

The Crime at Black Dudley, a riveting historical crime fiction novel by Margery Allingham, transports you to the chilling depths of the golden age of detective storytelling. This true crime activity book for adults, published in 1929, unveils the enigmatic debut of the legendary detective Albert Campion in a tale of suspense and cunning that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Nestled within the isolated and mysterious English countryside, Black Dudley Manor sets the stage for an unfor...

World War II on the home front: "Fans of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society or James Herriot will enjoy this unique historical account." — Library JournalOne of the Golden Age of Detective Fiction's Four Queens of Crime"Engrossing and moving."— Kirkus Reviews (starred review)This remarkable firsthand account—from the acclaimed Golden Age mystery author—was written to let peopl...

"An ace high mystery, with unexpected situations and new methods used by old rogues" from the author of the Albert Campion series ( Kirkus Reviews).One of the Golden Age of Detective Fiction's Four Queens of Crime"Margery Allingham was one of the greatest mid-20th-century practitioners of the detective novel."—Alexander McCall SmithAn apparent suicide at a posh men's club in London doesn't fool Scotland Yard ...

A collection of eighteen classic Golden Age short stories from "the best of mystery writers"—with a tribute by Agatha Christie ( The New Yorker).One of the Golden Age of Detective Fiction's Four Queens of CrimeAcclaimed by critics and her peers, Margery Allingham was one of the finest writers of her day, crafting fiction that challenged readers' crime-solving skills and kept them on the edge of their seats. Foul play, mystery, and th...

A quirky amateur sleuth attempts to protect a judge from a vicious crime boss in this classic mystery by "one of the finest golden-age crime novelists" ( The New York Times ).Judge Crowdy Lobbett is a marked man. After fighting the Simister gang all his life, the American now has information that could unmask the mastermind behind the whole organization—and they want to keep him quiet. Four attempts have been made on the j...

This Classic Collection of Margery Allingham brings together fifteen captivating mysteries featuring the ingenious amateur detective Albert Campion. Renowned for his sharp intellect, charm, and understated heroism, Campion navigates a world filled with intrigue, danger, and a cast of unforgettable characters. The collection includes celebrated titles such as The Crime at Black Dudley and The White Cottage Mystery, where Campion employs his keen powers of observation and deductive reasoning...

A classic collection of mystery stories: "With skillful plotting laced with tongue-in-cheek humor, Allingham never ceases to intrigue and surprise" ( Daily Mail).One of the Golden Age of Detective Fiction's Four Queens of Crime"With skillful plotting laced with tongue-in-cheek humor, Allingham never ceases to intrigue and surprise."— Daily MailThis volume offer eighteen delightful mysteries from the Q...

The first novel in the renowned series introducing the legendary aristocratic sleuth Albert Campion from one of the four Golden Age Queens of Crime."An extremely fine tale of death in an English country house." — The New York TimesPathologist George Abbershaw is on holiday in Suffolk attending a social weekend at the remote Black Dudley manor. His friend Wyatt Petrie has organized a party to provide some diversion for his elderly unc...

A haunting romantic mystery from the renowned author of the Albert Campion detective novels: "Allingham stands out like a shining light" (Agatha Christie).One of the Golden Age of Detective Fiction's Four Queens of CrimeRobin Grey is Scotland Yard's inside man. He handles matters which require delicacy and secrecy outside the jurisdiction of regular government offices. While lurking about Waterloo station on a mission for the Foreign Office...

Two classic mystery stories by a Golden Age Queen of Crime, the author of the Albert Campion series who "stands out like a shining light" (Agatha Christie)."Margery Allingham deserves to be rediscovered."—P. D. James, New York Times–bestselling author"Wanted: Someone Innocent"At a retirement reception for their headmistress, twenty-year-old Gillie Brayton is swept away by the wealthy Rita Fayre to work for he...