The Tiger In The Smoke
(Autor) Margery AllinghamA VINTAGE MURDER MYSTERY - WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY SUSAN HILL Agatha Christie called her 'a shining light'. Have you discovered Margery Allingham, the 'true queen' of the classic murder mystery? A fog is creeping through the weary streets of London - so too are whispers that the Tiger is back in town, undetected by the law, untroubled by morals. And the rumours are true: Jack Havoc, charismatic outlaw, knife-wielding killer and ingenious jail-breaker, is on the loose once again. As Havoc stalks the smog-cloaked alleyways of the city, it falls to Albert Campion to hunt down the fugitive and put a stop to his rampage - before it's too late... As urbane as Lord Wimsey...as ingenious as Poirot... Meet one of crime fiction's Great Detectives, Mr Albert Campion
Margery Allingham
Margery Allingham was a British crime writer best known for her Albert Campion mystery series, including the novel "The Tiger in the Smoke." Her writing style combined intricate plots with clever dialogue and well-developed characters. Allingham's contributions to literature include redefining the detective genre with her unique blend of humor and suspense.