Margery Allingham

FEB 26, 20257 MIN
Mystery Books Podcast

Margery Allingham

FEB 26, 20257 MIN

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πŸ” Are you fascinated by detectives who aren't quite what they appear to be? Join me for a deep dive into Margery Allingham's world, where her famous sleuth Albert Campion hides his clever mind behind a decidedly foolish facade.

πŸ“– Allingham was born into a family of storytellers and was a child prodigy who earned her first writing fee at age eight, then went on to become one of the "Queens of Crime."

πŸ’«Β  Join me and discover why Margery Allingham stands alongside Christie and Sayers in the mystery hall of fame.Β 

Where to start reading Margery Allingham?Β 

The Crime at Black Dudley is a lighthearted mix of mystery and thriller.

If you want something a little darker, The Tiger in the Smoke (1952) focuses more on the psychology of a serial killer.

For more classic whodunits, check out my books in print, audio, or ebook:Β 

High Society Lady Detective seriesΒ 

1920s Lady Traveler in Egypt series


Sources:Β 

Margery Allingham Society: https://margeryallingham.org.uk

Wikipedia - Margery Allingham: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margery_Allingham

Encyclopedia Britannica: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Margery-Allingham


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