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Margery Allingham
Albert Campion
Albert Campion
19 books
Ongoing series
About this series
Meet Albert Campion, a quiet but shrewd detective navigating the intricate world of British crime. This classic mystery series features clever plots and a touch of espionage, perfect for readers who enjoy Golden Age detective fiction with a literary flair.
Books
The Crime at Black Dudley
Albert Campion #1
Mystery Mile
Albert Campion #2
Look to the Lady
Albert Campion #3
Police at the Funeral
Albert Campion #4
Sweet Danger
Albert Campion #5
Death of a Ghost
Albert Campion #6No cover available
Flowers for the Judge
Albert Campion #7
The Case of the Late Pig
Albert Campion #8
Dancers in Mourning
Albert Campion #9
The Fashion in Shrouds
Albert Campion #10
Traitor's Purse
Albert Campion #11No cover available
Coroner's Pidgin
Albert Campion #12
More Work for the Undertaker
Albert Campion #13
The Tiger in the Smoke
Albert Campion #14
The Beckoning Lady
Albert Campion #15
Tether's End
Albert Campion #16No cover available
The China Governess
Albert Campion #17No cover available
The Mind Readers
Albert Campion #18No cover available
Cargo of Eagles
Albert Campion #19Collections and split volumes
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best reading order for the Albert Campion series?
While the books can largely be enjoyed as standalones, reading them in publication order allows for the subtle development of Albert Campion's character and his relationships to unfold naturally. Some later books also make passing references to earlier events.
Are there any TV or film adaptations of the Albert Campion mysteries?
The Albert Campion series has been adapted for television, most notably in the late 1980s, starring Peter Davison as the detective. This adaptation covered several of the novels.
How does the Albert Campion series evolve over time?
The series begins with Campion as a somewhat enigmatic, almost P.G. Wodehouse-esque figure, but as the books progress, his character gains more depth and seriousness, reflecting the changing times and the author's evolving style.