The Fashion in Shrouds

A custom-made killer shocks the fashionable London set in one of the finest murder books ever written featuring gentleman sleuth Albert Campion (The New Yorker). Albert Campions sister is a success in her own right. A top fashion designer, she works for a legendary couturier and dresses Georgia Wells, the best-dressed actress in the world. Albert also has a connection to Georgia, but his is based on failure, not success. Georgias former fianc disappeared nearly three years ago, and Campion has never been able to find him. Until now . . . The victims remainsdiscovered by Campion in a deserted country housepoint to suicide. But the mans father assumes it was foul play. In a rarified world of wealth and privilege where silence and secrets can be bought, the investigation wont be easy, especially when another death takes center stage. This time, the victim is Georgias current husbandand starring in the role of prime suspect: Alberts sister. Top ranking whodunit in Dorothy Sayers tradition . . . Plus sale for non-mysteryites as first rate novel of fashionable London. Suspensehumorwell planned, well written. Kirkus Reviews Praise for Margery Allingham Margery Allingham stands out like a shining light. Agatha Christie The best of mystery writers. The New Yorker Allingham was a rare and precious talent. The Washington Post Dont start reading these books unless you are confident that you can handle addiction. The Independent