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...

"The Classic Collection of Margery Allingham: Illustrated" brings together a captivating selection of works by the esteemed British crime writer Margery Allingham. This anthology features illustrated editions of some of Allingham's most beloved novels, including "Look to the Lady," "Police at the Funeral," "Death of a Ghost," "Flowers for the Judge," "The Case of the Late Pig," and others. In "Look to the Lady," readers are introduced to the charismatic detective Albert Campion as he unrav...

John Sebastian Lafcadio’s ambition to be known as the greatest painter since Rembrandt was not to be thwarted by a matter as trifling as his own death.A set of twelve sealed paintings is left in the hands of his widow, together with the instruction that she unveil one canvas each year before a carefully selected audience.Albert Campion is invited to join a cast of gadabouts, muses, and socialites to witness the eighth unveiling but they are treated instead ...

When George Abbershaw is invited to Black Dudley Manor for the weekend, he has only one thing on his mind - proposing to Meggie Oliphant. Unfortunately for George, things don't quite go according to plan. A harmless game turns decidedly deadly and suspicions of murder take precedence over matrimony. Trapped in a remote country house with a murderer, George can see no way out. But Albert Campion can.

The Classic Collection of Margery Allingham brings together three compelling early novels by Margery Allingham, written under her pseudonym Maxwell March: The Man of Dangerous Secrets, Rogues’ Holiday, and The Devil and Her Son. This illustrated edition offers readers a fascinating look at the formative stage of one of Britain’s finest crime writers. Across these novels, Allingham explores a world of intrigue, deception, and hidden danger. Each story presents characters drawn into unexpect...

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...

In "The Crime at Black Dudley," Margery Allingham introduces readers to the world of detective fiction through the lens of a classic country house mystery. Set against the backdrop of the grand Black Dudley manor, the novel combines intricate plotting with rich atmospheric detail, showcasing Allingham's adeptness at crafting suspense and intrigue. The narrative unfolds with a carefully woven tapestry of character interactions and misdirection, reflecting the conventions of the Golden Age o...

This village of Auburn might be so complacently picturesque if it weren’t for the shop which Albert and his father built of public washroom brick slap in the middle of the Square, that we owe the two of them a debt of gratitude if only for that alone.The building brings the whole place down to earth, sobers it up and takes it out of fancy dress, so to speak.Albert still maintains that it is a lovely shop. He and his father have always liked it; in fact they built it twice wit...

Here in one volume are two swift-moving stories from one of the most popular writers of detective fiction. Both are told in the first person by a woman; both reach climax and solution in a few tense days; in both the case against the innocent seems almost overwhelming.In "The Patient at Peacocks Hall," a young and beautiful woman doctor fights to save the life of her rival; lost poison seems damning evidence, and dramatic revelations follow each other in a neatly constructed story ...

In "Deadly Duo," Margery Allingham masterfully weaves a complex narrative that deftly combines elements of mystery and psychological drama. Set against the backdrop of post-war England, the novel draws readers into a world fraught with tension as two seemingly disparate characters are linked by a sinister series of events. Allingham'Äôs prose captures the nuances of human psychology, utilizing a blend of sharp dialogue and rich descriptions that invoke the era'Äôs milieu while simultaneous...

In "The Oaken Heart," Margery Allingham offers a vivid and introspective exploration of life during the tumultuous years of World War II, set against the backdrop of a small English village. Allingham's prose is both lyrical and poignant, employing a blend of personal narrative and fictional storytelling to convey the psychological and emotional challenges faced by ordinary people in extraordinary times. This work moves beyond mere historical account to evoke a deep sense of place and comm...

In "Look to the Lady," Margery Allingham weaves a captivating narrative that blends mystery, romance, and the allure of the supernatural. The novel, an integral part of the Campion series, showcases Allingham's hallmark style'—richly detailed prose interlaced with psychological depth and sardonic wit. Set against the backdrop of 1940s England, the story follows Albert Campion, a charming amateur detective, as he navigates a world of hidden dangers and duplicitous characters, ultimately rev...