The crime at Black Dudley
- First published
- 1929
- Reading level
- Easy
- Price
- Free
About the book
"The Crime at Black Dudley" by Margery Allingham is a crime novel published in 1929. A house party at the remote Black Dudley manor turns deadly when Colonel Coombe dies during a mysterious ritual involving an ancient dagger. Pathologist George Abbershaw suspects murder, but before he can investigate, a dangerous criminal gang takes the guests hostage. Among the captives is the enigmatic Albert Campion, whose true identity and purpose remain unclear as the trapped guests fight for survival.
- Private investigators
- Detective and mystery stories
- Murder
- Country homes
- Campion, Albert (Fictitious character)
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #75359. The crime at Black Dudley on Wikipedia.
