Golden Age of Detective Fiction

Margery Allingham (1904-1966) was an English crime writer known for her detective fiction featuring her character Albert Campion. She was born in London and began writing at a young age, publishing her first novel at the age of 19. Allingham wrote over 20 novels and numerous short stories throughout her career, with her most famous works featuring the gentleman detective Albert Campion, who first appeared in her 1929 novel The Crime at Black Dudley. Allingham’s writing was known for its wit, strong sense of character, and intricate plotting, and she is often regarded as one of the “Queens of Crime” alongside Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers

Plot

Dr. George Abbershow happily accepts an invitation to his friend Wyatt Petrie’s house party at his ancestral home, the Black Dudley. Dr. Abbershaw mingles with the other guests, observes the strange behavior of the servants, and is unsettled by the sinister…