Margery Allingham eBooks

eBooks di Margery Allingham editi da Classicus

Margery Allingham nacque a Ealing, Londra, nel 1904 in una famiglia appassionata di letteratura. Autrice di Il premio del traditore (Bollati Boringhieri, 2016), pubblicò il suo primo romanzo, Blackkerchief Dick, nel 1923 all’età di diciannove anni. La sua prima detective story uscì a puntate sul «Daily Express» nel 1927, con il titolo The White Cottage Mystery. Il primo romanzo, The Crime at Black Dudley, è del 1929: compare qui Albert Campion, all’inizio un personaggio secondario, ma che riscosse così tanto successo presso i lettori che la Allingham decise di renderlo il protagonista di altri diciassette romanzi, che continuò a pubblicare per tutti gli anni sessanta.
The Crime at Black Dudley (Classicus Edition). E-book. Formato EPUB ebook
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The Crime at Black Dudley (Classicus Edition). E-book. Formato EPUB Margery Allingham   -  Classicus, 2025  - 

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 realization that the killer is among them.     Allingham’s masterful storytelling blends traditional country-house suspense with a thrilling, almost Gothic tension. Dr. George Abbershaw, a quiet pathologist, becomes an unlikely hero, while the enigmatic Campion emerges from the background with his signature mix of eccentric charm and razor-sharp intelligence. Packed with hidden passages, cryptic clues, and tense standoffs with ruthless criminals, the novel offers readers a richly layered puzzle brimming with wit and atmosphere.     Perfect for fans of classic British mysteries and vintage crime fiction, The Crime at Black Dudley showcases Allingham’s gift for creating compelling characters and ingenious plots. This timeless mystery invites readers to explore a world of dark secrets and clever twists, launching the Albert Campion series that would become one of the most celebrated in detective fiction. Experience the elegant menace and clever intrigue that make this 1929 classic an essential addition to any mystery lover’s library.

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