The Crime at Black Dudley
The Crime at Black Dudley by Margery Allingham is a captivating mystery published by Bloomsbury USA on January 2, 2018. This edition spans 256 pages and is presented in English. The story follows George Abbershaw, who anticipates a social weekend at Black Dudley manor, hosted by Wyatt Petrie and his uncle, Colonel Combe. However, the gathering takes a dark turn when murder disrupts the festivities, revealing that the guests are not only facing a killer but also the threat of notorious criminals controlling the house.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a classic whodunit as George navigates the perilous situation, striving to protect himself and Meggie Oliphant, the girl he admires. The narrative introduces Albert Campion, a charming party-crasher with a talent for solving mysteries, who becomes pivotal in unraveling the sinister plot. This edition of The Crime at Black Dudley marks the debut of Allingham’s beloved sleuth, blending elements of crime, mystery, and historical fiction within its pages.
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George Abbershaw is set for a social weekend at Black Dudley manor, hosted by Wyatt Petrie and his elderly uncle Colonel Combe, who enjoys the company of Bright Young Things. With Meggie Oliphant in attendance, George looks forward to the chance of getting closer to the girl he’s set his heart on. But when murder spoils the party, the group soon find out that not only is there a killer in their midst, but the house is also under the control of notorious criminals. Trapped and at their mercy, George must find a way to thwart their diabolical plans while getting himself and Meggie out alive.
Luckily for Abbershaw, among the guests is Albert Campion–a garrulous and affable party-crasher with a great knack for solving mysteries and interrogating suspects.
The Crime at Black Dudley, first published in 1929, is the first novel to introduce Margery Allingham’s amiable and much loved sleuth–Albert Campion.
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