The Crime at Black Dudley

"The Crime at Black Dudley" (1929) by Margery Allingham introduces readers to the enigmatic and charming amateur sleuth, Albert Campion. Set in a secluded English manor, a seemingly innocent weekend gathering takes a sinister turn when a murder occurs. As secrets unravel within the shadowy halls of Black Dudley, Campion finds himself entangled in a web of intrigue, deceit, and danger. With wit and cunning, he must navigate through the lies to uncover the truth behind the crime.