From one of the Golden Age of Detective Fiction's four Queens of Crime—thirteen previously uncollected short stories featuring her beloved gentleman sleuth.
"The best of mystery writers."—The New Yorker
Margery Allingham fans will delight at being reunited with the Queen of Crime's most thrilling detective, Albert Campion. From capers and traditional mysteries to slice-of-life stories, romantic tales, and even a Christmas story, this anthology is a must-have for Allingham enthusiasts, as well as readers who have yet to discover the esteemed English author.
Praise for Margery Allingham
"Margery Allingham stands out like a shining knight."—Agatha Christie
"Margery Allingham deserves to be rediscovered."—P.D. James
"Spending an evening with Campion is one of life's pure pleasures."—The Sunday Times
"Startlingly good."—The Guardian
"At once exciting and amusing."—The New York Times
Originally published in 1989.
