The Tiger in the Smoke

The Tiger in the Smoke by Margery Allingham is a reprint edition published by Penguin Books in 1957, featuring 223 pages in English. This mystery novel follows Meg Elginbrodde, whose engagement to millionaire Geoffrey Levett is abruptly disrupted when she receives photographs of a man resembling her fiancé, despite his death in the war five years prior. The story unfolds as her old friend, the clever Albert Campion, investigates this unsettling case of mistaken identity, leading him into the dark corners of London’s underworld.

Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of identity and deception, as Meg grapples with the implications of the snapshots. The plot thickens as Campion navigates a chilling manhunt, revealing the complexities of human relationships against a backdrop of mystery and intrigue. This edition invites readers to explore the traditional elements of detective fiction while engaging with the suspenseful twists that characterize Allingham’s work.