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The Crime at Black Dudley

An Albert Campion Mystery

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The Crime at Black Dudley

By: Margery Allingham
Narrated by: David Thorpe
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When George Abbershaw is invited to Black Dudley Manor for the weekend, he has only one thing on his mind - proposing to Meggie Oliphant. Unfortunately for George, things don't quite go according to plan. A harmless game turns decidedly deadly and suspicions of murder take precedence over matrimony. Trapped in a remote country house with a murderer, George can see no way out. But Albert Campion can.

About the author: Margery Allingham was born in London in 1904. Her first novel was published when she was 17. In 1929 she published The Crime at Black Dudley and introduced the character who was to become the hallmark of her writing - Albert Campion.

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Enjoyed this early Margery Allingham. Performance OK but female voices read in a distractingly pantomimey way.

Fun book, mixed performance

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Found it a boring storyline , but good varied narration by David kept me going

not for me

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A thoroughly enjoyable read, twists and turns in the detailed plot meant I found it hard to put down. Looking forward to the next in the series. v
Very well narrated.

Gripping crime story.

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I find David Thorpe an excellent reader of many different types of books. I particularly like his betrayal of the characters in a nineteen twenties mystery. He has a wide repertoire of voices, which are quite convincing, bringing out the best in an otherwise predictable storyline.

David is a wonderful narrator

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I’ve read much of Marjorie Allingham’s work in the past, including this one, but I have to say this hasn’t aged well. Firstly, I found the plot incredibly contorted- frankly it felt as though she didn’t know how to finish it. Secondly - yes, I know times have changed, but at 70, I really can’t cope with the antisemitism of the era.

Didn’t mind the narrator’s interpretation of Albert Campion: he is meant to come over as a bit of a twit at this stage. But I really couldn’t stand either the ridiculous German bad guy or his henchman, and I’m afraid the women’s voices were dodgy too.
Disappointing.

Showing its age.

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Never, since I was a child, have I been so thrilled! An un-put-downable whodunnit. My first Margery Allingham, whom I shall return to with huge pleasure. David Thorpe is an accomplished reader. The Suffolk accent of the old washerwoman is a case in point! Listen in, and be amazed!!

Totally Engrossing!

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This novel includes the first appearance of Albert Campion, however it is not an Albert Campion story.

It was rather complex at times, you need to be paying attention.

The performance, which I note some haven't liked, was, in my opinion rather good. I didn't find Mr. Campion's speaking voice at all annoying. Not every hero is a cowboy or SAS soldier.

First Appearance of Albert Campion

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Somewhat overly complicated plot but pretty good light hearted enjoyment. Read in an attempt to find Agatha Christie replacement, not as good as christie but still a reasonable comforting mid war country house mystery.

Comforting and satisfying but not exactly best.

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loved it - the old English language - another world. somehow gender equality doesn't. matter.

crime old fashiioned

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I was attracted to the series after Christopher Fowler sang her praises in his Book of Forgotten Authors, so I'm a newbie.
Maybe it's because it's the first book but I couldn't quite get into why it's wonderful. To be honest, I felt the narrator was just wrong.
Persevering with Book 2 because I want to love these books.

New To The Series

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