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Mystery Mile: A Positronic Book
Paperback
Series: Albert Campion Mystery
ISBN13: 9781515469414
Publisher: Positronic Publishing
Published: Jan 1 2026
Pages: 252
Weight: 0.75
Height: 0.53 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A cornerstone of Golden Age detective fiction, Mystery Mile by Margery Allingham introduces readers to the early adventures of Albert Campion, one of classic mystery's most distinctive detectives.
What begins as a case of mistaken identity soon spirals into a dangerous web of crime, deception, and murder. Drawn into the affair by chance and curiosity, Campion finds himself navigating a shadowy underworld where appearances deceive and every encounter carries hidden risk. As the mystery deepens, clever clues and unexpected turns lead toward a solution that rewards careful attention and sharp reasoning.
Blending traditional whodunit structure with suspense and psychological insight, Mystery Mile exemplifies the best traditions of classic British mystery and fair-play detective fiction. Allingham's lively prose, subtle humor, and inventive plotting mark her as a writer already moving beyond formula, creating a mystery that feels both timeless and fresh.
An essential entry in the Albert Campion mystery series, this novel will appeal to fans of Golden Age detective fiction, vintage crime novels, and early twentieth-century mysteries. Its mix of intrigue, danger, and intellectual challenge makes it a natural fit for libraries, mystery book clubs, and readers seeking classic crime stories built on ingenuity rather than sensationalism.
Stylish, suspenseful, and richly entertaining, Mystery Mile captures the moment when Margery Allingham began shaping one of the great detective series of the twentieth century-an enduring classic that continues to delight mystery lovers today.
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