The Crime at Black Dudley by Margery Allingham

The Crime at Black Dudley

Albert Campion Mysteries #1

Margery Allingham

256 pages first pub 1929 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious fast-paced
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George Abbershaw is set for a social weekend at Black Dudley manor, hosted by Wyatt Petrie and his elderly uncle Colonel Combe, who enjoys the company of Bright Young Things. With Meggie Oliphant in attendance, George looks forward to the chance o...

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Moods

mysterious 92%
adventurous 51%
tense 34%
dark 21%
lighthearted 21%
funny 14%
challenging 4%
emotional 2%
hopeful 2%
reflective 2%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 41%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 71% | A mix: 28%

Strong character development?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 27% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.26

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