The Crime at Black Dudley by Margery Allingham

The Crime at Black Dudley

Albert Campion Mysteries #1

Margery Allingham

256 pages • first pub 1929 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious fast-paced

Description

Murder turns a weekend house party at Black Dudley Manor into a deadly affair when the host is discovered brutally slain. Nor do gruesome rituals, callous interrogations, and perilous traps add to the fun. Fatal mystification might win the day, if...

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Community Reviews Summary of 396 reviews

Moods

mysterious 96%
adventurous 53%
tense 36%
dark 26%
lighthearted 26%
funny 20%
challenging 3%
emotional 3%
hopeful 3%
reflective 3%
relaxing 3%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 46%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 73% | A mix: 26%

Strong character development?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 4%

Average rating

3.23

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