by Margery Allingham · Chatto & Windus · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780701206123
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In this nineteenth and final installment of the Albert Campion series, the famed detective travels to Saltey, an ancient hamlet on the Essex marshes. What initially seems like a quiet retreat soon reveals a web of dark secrets, smuggling, and crime that threatens the peace of the community. Campion must face a series of dangers to unravel the truth behind a revived local legend and stop those willing to do anything to protect their villainous business.
This work, begun by Margery Allingham and completed posthumously by her husband, Philip Youngman Carter, is a classic of British mystery. With an atmosphere heavy with intrigue and Campion's characteristic wit, the novel captures the essence of the detective literature of the era, offering a fascinating conclusion for fans of this iconic series.
