The crime at Black Dudley: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The crime at Black Dudley is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Allingham, Margery (1904–1966).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Crime at Black Dudley" by Margery Allingham is a crime novel published in 1929. A house party at the remote Black Dudley manor turns deadly when Colonel Coombe dies during a mysterious ritual involving an ancient dagger. Pathologist George Abbershaw suspects murder, but before he can investigate, a dangerous criminal gang takes the guests hostage. Among the captives is the enigmatic Albert Campion, whose true identity and purpose remain unclear as the trapped guests fight for survival.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The crime at Black Dudley
- Author credits: Allingham, Margery (1904–1966)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Campion, Albert (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
- Country homes -- England -- Fiction
- Detective and mystery stories
- Murder -- Investigation -- Fiction
- Private investigators -- England -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
- Category: Novels
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