Police at the Funeral by Margery Allingham

302 pages first pub 1931 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious medium-paced

Description

The tranquility of Cambridge is punctured when Cousin Andrew of the illustrious Faraday family disappears without a trace. No time is wasted in summoning Albert Campion and his sleuthing skills away from the bustle of Piccadilly to investigate - b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 186 reviews

Moods

mysterious 85%
dark 57%
funny 57%
lighthearted 57%
adventurous 28%
tense 28%
emotional 14%
inspiring 14%
reflective 14%
relaxing 14%
sad 14%

Pace

medium 85%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 33% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 71% | Yes: 28%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | Yes: 42%

Average rating

3.71

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