Margery Allingham
Death of a Ghost (Vintage Classic Crime)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099593539
- author:
- Margery Allingham
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 13 x 1.8 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Crime, Thrillers & Mystery, Mystery,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Death of a Ghost by Margery Allingham is a complex and intriguing mystery that showcases the author's skill at crafting a puzzling and engaging whodunit. The story revolves around the eighth unveiling ceremony of a series of paintings left behind by the late John Lafcadio, whose ambition to be remembered as a great painter is disrupted by a brutal murder. As the investigation unfolds, detective Albert Campion must navigate a web of relationships and motives to uncover the truth behind the killing. The eighth unveiling ceremony proves to be a turning point in the case, as the murder of the victim's beau sets off a chain of events that Campion must untangle. With its intricate plot and cast of characters, Death of a Ghost is a gripping pacey read that will keep readers guessing until the very end. With its unique blend of art, family dynamics, and murder, this novel is a worthwhile read for fans of traditional mystery and detective fiction.