A review by deegee24
Mystery Mile by Margery Allingham

4.0

This is such a fun read. Allingham's writing is full of zest and wit--she is by far the best of the English Golden Age mystery writers. An American Judge has a vendetta against him and everyone around him is dropping like flies. Allingham's bachelor detective, Albert Campion, is brought in to keep the Judge safe and find out the identity of the mysterious crime lord who wants him dead. This book introduces Campion's manservant, Magersfontein Lugg, a bald, intimidating ex-criminal (picture Gru from Despicable Me), as well as Thos Knapp, a somewhat shady acquaintance who helps with tough jobs.