Blackkerchief Dick
Blackkerchief Dick by Margery Allingham, published by Bloomsbury USA on April 25, 2013, is a historical fiction novel that marks the author’s debut at the age of nineteen. This edition spans 264 pages and is presented in English. The story is set on Mersea Island in the 17th century, focusing on a group of smugglers as they navigate the complexities of love and friendship amidst a backdrop of adventure and danger.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines elements of mystery and romance, showcasing the author’s early talent in storytelling. Blackkerchief Dick delves into themes of loyalty and the human spirit, set against the tumultuous life of smugglers, complete with murder, rum, and the allure of the sea. This standalone novel precedes Allingham’s well-known Albert Campion series, offering a glimpse into her foundational work in the mystery and detective genre.
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First published in 1923, this is Margery Allingham’s first novel, written at the age of nineteen.
Preceding her much adored Albert Campion series, Blackkerchief Dick is a standalone novel that showcases the author’s raw and evergreen writing. Centring on a group of smugglers on Mersea Island in the 17th century, Allingham explores how true love and friendship can be found in the darkest of places.
With romance, heartbreak and adventure on an even keel, Blackkerchief Dick ticks along to the beat of a smuggler’s life; murder, rum, and the old call of the sea.
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