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The Allingham Casebook

Margery Allingham

Publisher: Agora Books

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Summary

A classic collection of mystery stories: “With skillful plotting laced with tongue-in-cheek humor, Allingham never ceases to intrigue and surprise” (Daily Mail).   This volume offers eighteen delightful mysteries from the Queen of Crime that will baffle the most ingenious of armchair detectives—and even, at times, the imperturbable sleuth Albert Campion himself.   Enjoy one of England’s great golden-era writers at her witty best as she spins delicious tales of high-risk heists and domestic deceptions in this exquisite short story collection.   “A perfectly splendid collection of short stories.” —H. R. F. Keating  
Available since: 05/19/2017.

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