The Crime at Black Dudley by Margery Allingham

The Crime at Black Dudley

Albert Campion Mysteries #1

Margery Allingham

208 pages • first pub 1929 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

A house party is under way at the remote mansion of Black Dudley, and among the guests are some very shady characters. As they playfully recreate the ritual of the Black Dudley Dagger, someone dies. Pathologist George Abbershaw suspects foul play,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 391 reviews

Moods

mysterious 96%
adventurous 51%
tense 37%
dark 27%
lighthearted 24%
funny 17%
challenging 3%
emotional 3%
hopeful 3%
reflective 3%
relaxing 3%
sad 3%

Pace

fast 48%
medium 45%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 77% | A mix: 22%

Strong character development?

No: 79% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 4%

Average rating

3.23

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