Margery Allingham was a skillful, stylish mystery novelist who produced the bulk of her books between the first and second World Wars. Most of her novels feature a quiet, unassuming private detective named Albert Campion, who, it is suggested, may have been born on the wrong side of a very highly-placed blanket. Campion is an appealing character, but his entertainment value pales beside that of his manservant, ex-burglar Magersfontein Lugg.
Note: We found some quotes from the PBS version of Allingham’s Campion stories—behold:
Campion: We may be going to a house where they have real servants. You'll have to behave.
Lugg: I can handle servants.
Campion: Up to and including grievous bodily harm.
Lugg: I've got discretion, me—in both fists.
Campion: This is a gun, and as soon as I've read the instruction leaflet I won't hesitate to use it.
What’s not to love?
Aftertaste:None.
Availability:Limited. Try your library.
Other Recommendations:Any of the mysteries by
Georgette HeyerAnything by
Josephine TeyAnything by
Dorothy SayersWebsite:http://www.margeryallingham.org.uk/ -
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