Several Books by Margery Allingham reviewed

I bought several books by Margery Allingham, and sat right down and read them one after another.  I really enjoy this author! 

Police at the Funeral--published in 1931.  One of his college friends asks Albert Campion to help out his fiancee, who's uncle is missing.  After the uncle's body is discovered, another member of the family is found dead, and Campion investigates the murders.  Interesting story, with a lot of surprise, especially the ending.   Good book!

The Beckoning Lady--published in 1955.  Albert Campion and his family are visiting Pontisbright, when "Uncle William" Faraday is discovered dead.  Another body is found, an Inland Revenue man, which causes suspicions to fall on Minnie and Tonker, who are in the midst of planning their annual Garden party, a major event in the village.  With the help of Magersfontein Lugg and DCI Charles Luke, Campion investigates.  Another excellent read!

Traitor's Purse--published in 1941.  Albert Campion wakes up in a hospital bed, and doesn't remember anything.  He has suffered a head wound and developes amnesia.  All he knows is that there is something important he has to do, and it involves the number 15. After overhearing a conversation outside his room, he suspects he has attacked a policeman, and so escapes from the hospital. 

He is followed, by a woman who appears to want to help him, and calls him Campion. Intent on keeping everyone from knowing he can't remember anything, he becomes involved in solving a murder, and then in another criminal investigation.  Interesting in many different ways, really enjoyed this.

The Fashion in Shrouds--published in 1938.  Albert Campion's sister, Valentine, is best friends with Georgia Wells, a famous actress.  When he discovers a skeleton that  turns out to be Richard Portland-Smith, former fiance of Georgia, who had disappeared three years before.  There is a death, and Val is suspected of trying to kill Georgia, who has taken away Val's boyfriend.  Campion investigates to protect his sister's reputation, and solve the mystery.  Another good story. 

Looking forward to reading more in this series of books about Albert Campion!