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Finding himself the victim of a botched kidnapping attempt, Val Gyrth suspects that he might be in a spot of trouble. Unexpected news to him – but not to the mysterious Mr Campion, who reveals that the ancient Chalice entrusted to Val’s family is being targeted by a ruthless ring of thieves. Fleeing London for the supposed safety of Suffolk, Val and Campion come face to face with events of a perilous and puzzling nature – Campion might be accustomed to outwitting criminal minds, but can he foil supernatural forces?
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Margery Allingham was born in Ealing, London in 1904 to a family immersed in literature. Her first novel, Blackkerchief Dick, was published in 1923 when she was 19. Her first work of detective fiction was a serialized story published by the Daily Express in 1927. Entitled The White Cottage Mystery, it contained atypical themes for a woman writer of the era. Her breakthrough occurred in 1929 with the publication of The Crime at Black Dudley. This introduced Albert Campion, albeit originally as a minor character. He returned in Mystery Mile, thanks in part to pressure from her American publishers, much taken with the character. Campion proved so successful that Allingham made him the centrepiece of another 17 novels and over 20 short stories, continuing into the 1960s.
Wonderfully plotted . . . a marvelous mixture of witchcraft, sacred relics, and ancient oaths. Allingham was a rare and precious talent --Washington Post
Margery Allingham is very, very good, and those who are not familiar with her have a delightful discovery awaiting them --Los Angeles Times
Margery Allingham is very, very good, and those who are not familiar with her have a delightful discovery awaiting them --Los Angeles Times
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- PublisherPenguin Books Ltd
- Publication date1987
- ISBN 10 0140093796
- ISBN 13 9780140093797
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages288
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: Fair. As a scion of a noble house himself, Albert Campion is aware of the importance of the Gyrth Chalice and of its place at the centre of our heritage. And when its safety is threatened by wealthy and ruthless collectors, Campion springs to its defence. The author also wrote "Police at the Funeral". A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Seller Inventory # GOR001682801
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