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Three of Margery Allingham's classic crime tales captured in one volume - perfect for aficionados and new readers alike.

About the Author

Margery Allingham was a prolific writer who sold her first story at age eight and published her first novel before turning 20. Allingham went on to become one of the preeminent writers who helped bring the detective story to maturity in the 1920s and 1930s.

Reviews

"For the connoisseur of detective fiction" Sunday Times "Margery Allingham deserves to be rediscovered" -- P.D. James "Margery Allingham stands out like a shining light" -- Agatha Christie "Always of the elect, Margery Allingham now towers above them" Observer "The real queen of crime" Guardian