Police at the Funeral. Albert Campion Mysteries. Illustrated

About Police at the Funeral. Albert Campion Mysteries. Illustrated

Police at the Funeral. Albert Campion Mysteries. Illustrated by Margery Allingham is a masterfully crafted Golden Age detective novel that blends suspense, sharp character study, and sly humor into one of Albert Campion’s most memorable investigations.

What begins as a simple favor soon draws Campion into the strange and claustrophobic world of the Faraday family, reclusive relatives living together in a gloomy, decaying country house cut off from modern life. Bound by rigid habits and long-standing resentments, the family survives on dwindling means and a stubborn resistance to change. When a sudden death occurs under suspicious circumstances, it seems at first like an unfortunate accident.

But as tensions mount and another tragedy follows, fear spreads through the household, and it becomes clear that someone within the family harbors deadly intentions. Navigating a maze of secrets, jealousies, and inheritance disputes, Campion must rely on his quiet intelligence and subtle wit to uncover the truth. Each member of the household has something to hide, and every clue deepens the mystery.

Allingham skillfully balances classic fair-play detection with rich atmosphere, eccentric characters, and touches of dark comedy. This illustrated edition enhances the story with evocative artwork that brings the shadowed corridors, period details, and memorable cast vividly to life.