The Best Stories of Margery Allingham. Albert Campion Mysteries
Safe as Houses, the Meaning of the Act, the Definite Article, the Hat Trick and Others
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Peter Coates
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Step into the world of Albert Campion, the brilliant and unassuming sleuth whose adventures are filled with intrigue, wit, and unexpected twists. The Best Stories of Margery Allingham brings together some of her finest short mysteries, showcasing the timeless charm and cleverness of one of the Golden Age's most beloved detectives.
This collection features thrilling tales such as Safe as Houses, The Meaning of the Act, The Definite Article, The Hat Trick, and many more. Each story presents a unique puzzle, where Campion's sharp intellect and unorthodox methods lead him through a web of secrets, deceptions, and dangers. Whether unraveling complex crimes or outwitting cunning adversaries, Campion proves time and again that no mystery is too great for his keen mind.
A must-read for fans of classic detective fiction, this anthology is the perfect introduction to Margery Allingham's storytelling mastery and the enduring appeal of Albert Campion.
Contents:
Safe as Houses
The Meaning of the Act
The Definite Article
The Hat Trick
The Name on the Wrapper
A Matter of Form
The White Elephant
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When a priceless artifact known as The White Elephant mysteriously vanishes, Albert Campion is called upon to unravel the peculiar case. What seems like a straightforward theft soon reveals layers of deception, hidden motives, and unexpected dangers. As Campion navigates the twists and turns of high society and the criminal underworld, he must determine who stands to gain from the disappearance—and whether the legendary artifact holds secrets beyond its material worth.
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The Meaning of the Act
- Albert Campion Mysteries
- By: Margery Allingham
- Narrated by: Peter Coates
- Length: 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1
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In The Meaning of the Act, Margery Allingham crafts a clever and suspenseful short mystery featuring the ever-charming and sharp-witted detective Albert Campion. What starts as an ordinary social engagement soon turns into a puzzling case of crime, deception, and hidden motives. When a seemingly harmless act during a gathering takes on a sinister significance, Campion is called upon to decipher the true meaning behind it. As he digs deeper, he uncovers secrets that threaten to expose long-buried truths.
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The Man with the Sack
- By: Margery Allingham
- Narrated by: David Thorpe
- Length: 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 88
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 77
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 76
"Albert dear, we are going to have a quiet family party at home here for the holiday, just ourselves and the dear village. It would be such fun to have you with us." Faced with an invitation he can't refuse, Albert Campion is spending Christmas with the Turretts at Pharaoh's Court, along with the Welkins and Mike Peters, a young man trying to shake off his father's reputation. But when Santa Claus is implicated in a burglary, Campion's skills are put to use.
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3 out of 5 stars
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A little amusing, very predictable.
- By K. Ray on 05-11-18
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Safe as Houses. Albert Campion Mysteries
- By: Margery Allingham
- Narrated by: Peter Coates
- Length: 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1
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In Safe as Houses, Margery Allingham delivers a gripping short mystery featuring her beloved detective, Albert Campion. When a seemingly straightforward real estate transaction takes a sinister turn, Campion finds himself drawn into a web of deception, greed, and unexpected danger. A wealthy family's estate is at the center of a curious dispute, but what appears to be a routine legal matter soon escalates into a case of fraud, betrayal, and even murder. With his trademark wit, intelligence, and charm, Campion must unravel the hidden motives of those involved before more lives are at stake.
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The White Cottage Mystery
- By: Margery Allingham
- Narrated by: William Gaminara
- Length: 4 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 175
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 152
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Story4 out of 5 stars 152
Seven people might have murdered Eric Crowther, the mysterious recluse who lived in the gaunt house whose shadow fell across the White Cottage. Seven people had good cause. It was not lack of evidence that sent Detective Chief Inspector Challenor and his son Jerry half across Europe to unravel a chaos of clues. The White Cottage Mystery was Margery Allingham's first detective story, published initially as a newspaper serial.
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3 out of 5 stars
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This is not an Albert Campion Mystery
- By Lorraine M. Davis on 04-07-14
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I Can Find My Way Out
- By: Ngaio Marsh
- Narrated by: John Telfer
- Length: 1 hr and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 15
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 12
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 12
When a famous theatre actor is found dead in his changing room, it is initially labelled a suicide. But Inspector Alleyn believes there is more to it, and soon the cast of the production find themselves under suspicion.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great story, well performed
- By Elizabeth Hopkins on 01-16-24
By: Ngaio Marsh
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The First Collection of Twelve Stories. Lord Peter Views the Body
- The Fantastic Horror of the Cat in the Bag, the Unprincipled Affair of the Practical Joker, the Bibulous Business of a Matter of Taste and Others
- By: Dorothy L. Sayers
- Narrated by: Peter Coates
- Length: 9 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 4
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 4
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Story5 out of 5 stars 4
The First Collection of Twelve Stories is a captivating collection featuring the brilliant detective Lord Peter Wimsey in a series of thrilling, often witty mysteries. This illustrated volume includes such unforgettable tales as The Fantastic Horror of the Cat in the Bag, where Wimsey faces a bizarre crime involving a mysterious cat, and The Unprincipled Affair of the Practical Joker, which pits the detective against a cunning adversary with a penchant for dark humor.
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5 out of 5 stars
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best narrator-- best writer
- By Anonymous User on 04-06-25