The White Cottage Mystery
The White Cottage Mystery by Margery Allingham is a captivating detective story published by Penguin in 1978. This edition, consisting of 139 pages, presents a tale centered around Eric Crowther, a man who collected secrets and wielded them as weapons. When he is found dead in the White Cottage, Chief Inspector Challenor and his son Jerry must delve into the lives of various suspects to uncover the truth behind the murder.
Readers will find a complex web of intrigue as the investigation unfolds, revealing the dark pasts of those connected to Crowther. The narrative explores themes of mystery and deception, while the personal stakes rise for Jerry, who is romantically involved with one of the suspects. Originally serialized in 1927, this new edition offers a fresh look at Allingham’s first foray into detective fiction, inviting readers to engage with the intricate plot and its multifaceted characters.
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“Eric Crowther collected secrets and used them as weapons. Delighting in nothing more than torturing those around him with what he knew, there is no shortage of suspects when he is found dead in the White Cottage. Chief Inspector Challenor and his son Jerry will have to look deep into everyone’s past – including the victim’s – before they can be sure who has pulled the trigger. The fact that Jerry is in love with one of the suspects, however, might complicate things. The White Cottage Mystery was Margery Allingham’s first detective story, originally written as a serial for the Daily Express in 1927 and published as a book a year later.” — Provided by publisher.
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