The Crime at Black Dudley
novel by Allingham
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The Crime at Black Dudley is a 1929 mystery novel by Margery Allingham, notable for introducing the fictional detective Albert Campion. Initially, Campion is depicted as an upper-class fop, but he matures in later novels. The stories often take place in London or country houses. Allingham's work, including this novel, contributed to the development of the detective story as a serious literary genre, showcasing wit and imaginative power. Campion's adventures continued with his valet, Magersfontein Lugg, assisting him.12
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