George Abbershaw has been invited to a party at the gloomy old English mansion of a friend, along with a few people he knows, a few he doesn't, and one he is sweet on. A suspicious death means George has to determine who can be trusted and who can't, including a bespectacled young man named Albert Campion who seems to have shown up at the party uninvited. When things take a decided turn for the worse, George and the rest of the guests have to band together in an effort to extricate themsel...

Mystery Mile by Allingham, Margery offers a concentrated, compelling experience within fiction / mystery & detective. This concise work presents carefully drawn characters and purposeful plotting that together explore themes of choice, consequence, and human connection. The prose is precise and economical, balancing vivid scenes with clear pacing to maintain narrative momentum. Ideal for readers seeking a thoughtful, accessible read, the book is well-suited to book clubs and classroom disc...

“Mystery Mile” (1930) is the second novel in Margery Allingham’s celebrated Albert Campion series, a cornerstone of the Golden Age of detective fiction. Quirky, enigmatic, and seemingly frivolous, Campion hides behind his eccentric persona a razor-sharp intelligence and remarkable skill for uncovering secrets. The story begins when Judge Crowdy Lobbett, pursued by ruthless enemies, is persuaded to seek refuge in the quiet English countryside. Campion arranges his stay at the picturesque My...

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...

Room to Let by Margery Allingham is a chilling and suspenseful short mystery that reveals the darker side of everyday life. Best known for her celebrated Albert Campion detective novels, Allingham here turns her sharp eye and subtle psychological insight to a more intimate and unsettling tale, where danger lurks behind ordinary appearances. The story begins simply enough: a young couple searching for lodgings answers an advertisement offering a room to let. The house seems respectable, the...

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...

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...

Murder darkens the bright days of summer in an idyllic Suffolk village, in an Albert Campion mystery that is simply "unforgettable" (A.S. Byatt).One of the Golden Age of Detective Fiction's Four Queens of Crime"The best of mystery writers."— The New YorkerPrivate detective Albert Campion's glorious summer in Pontisbright is blighted by death. Amidst the preparations for Minnie and Tonker Cassand's fabulous sum...

Look to the Lady. Illustrated by Margery Allingham is a lively and atmospheric mystery that showcases one of the earliest full-length adventures of her beloved detective, Albert Campion. Blending classic whodunit elements with high adventure, eccentric humor, and a touch of the unexpected, this novel stands as a shining example of Golden Age British crime fiction. The story begins when Campion is drawn into the affairs of the ancient and aristocratic Gyrth family, guardians of the legendar...

In The Meaning of the Act, Margery Allingham crafts a clever and suspenseful short mystery featuring the ever-charming and sharp-witted detective Albert Campion. What starts as an ordinary social engagement soon turns into a puzzling case of crime, deception, and hidden motives. When a seemingly harmless act during a gathering takes on a sinister significance, Campion is called upon to decipher the true meaning behind it. As he digs deeper, he uncovers secrets that threaten to expose long-...

The Crime at Black Dudley, first published in 1929, is the classic Golden Age mystery that introduced readers to Margery Allingham’s unforgettable detective, Albert Campion. Set in a remote, atmospheric English manor, the novel opens with a stylish weekend gathering that takes a dark turn when an ancient dagger ceremony ends in murder. As the guests find themselves trapped in the sprawling house, cut off from the outside world, they must confront secrets, danger, and the chilling ...

Gentleman sleuth Albert Campion battles amnesia while trying to save his country during World War II in this mystery from a Golden Age Queen of Crime."If I had to vote for the single best detective story, this would be it."—A.S. ByattCelebrated amateur detective Albert Campion awakes in hospital, accused of attacking a police officer and suffering from acute amnesia. All he can remember is that he was on a mission of vital importance to His M...