Margery Allingham

Margery Allingham was an English writer known for her detective fiction, particularly the Albert Campion series. She was one of the leading Golden Age crime fiction authors, along with Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, and Ngaio Marsh. Born in 1904, Allingham published her first novel at the age of 19 and went on to write numerous novels and stories, contributing to the development of the mystery genre.

Books

This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.

  1. 1. The Crime At Black Dudley

    "The Crime at Black Dudley" is a thrilling mystery novel that follows a group of friends gathered at a remote country house for a weekend getaway. However, their plans take an unexpected turn when a sinister secret society and a murder plot are revealed. As tensions rise and suspicions grow, the guests must navigate a web of deception and danger to uncover the truth before it's too late.

    The 3448th Greatest Book of All Time
  2. 2. The Tiger In The Smoke

    In this classic detective novel, London is shrouded in a dense, disorienting fog that sets the perfect stage for a thrilling cat-and-mouse game. The story follows the cunning and resourceful private detective as he navigates the murky underworld of post-war London in pursuit of a ruthless killer. The detective must unravel a complex web of deceit, revenge, and hidden identities, all linked to a mysterious figure known as "the Tiger." As the investigation draws him deeper into danger, the detective must rely on his wits and moral compass to bring the perpetrator to justice amidst the pervasive smoke that cloaks the city's streets.

    The 4489th Greatest Book of All Time