Mr Campion's Wings
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Joffe Books
Published:28th Oct '21
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A cunningly plotted and delightfully charming historical mystery full of wit and intrigue.
Cambridge, 1965. Albert Campion's wife, Lady Amanda, is arrested by Special Branch for breaking the Official Secrets Act - so Campion sets out to discover more about her work in cutting-edge aircraft design. But after a bizarre and gruesome industrial accident at the hangar, he realizes he is not the only one keen to learn the secrets of her work.
A gruesome discovery at an aircraft hanger leads Albert Campion into a turbulent mystery set in Cambridge in the middle of the Cold War.
"Ripley again marries a crafty plotline with a persuasive evocation of Allingham's style and characterizations. Fans of the originals will be delighted"- Publishers Weekly Starred Review
"I have often said that my wife is a constant surprise to me."
Cambridge, 1965. The honorary doctorate ceremony for Albert Campion's wife takes a dramatic turn when Lady Amanda is arrested by Special Branch for breaking the Official Secrets Act.
Never before having taken much interest in his wife's work in cutting-edge aircraft design, Mr Campion sets out to discover more about the top-secret Goshawk Project in which Amanda is involved. He quickly realizes he is not the only one keen to learn the secrets of the project.
When a badly mutilated body is discovered at the Goshawk Project's hangar - the result, it would appear, of a bizarre accident - Campion is drawn into a turbulent mix of industrial espionage and matters of national security. And as he attempts to get to the bottom of the deadly goings-on, it seems that the bicycles and punts are almost as dangerous as the aircraft . . .
Ripley again marries a crafty plotline with a persuasive evocation of Allingham's style and characterizations. Fans of the originals will be delighted * Publishers Weekly Starred Review *
A solid yarn that captures a sense of the times * The Historical Novels Review *
Exceptional ... Both old and new Campion fans will hope for many more exploits * Publishers Weekly Starred Review of Mr Campion's Coven *
A highly satisfying showdown * Kirkus Reviews on Mr Campion's Coven *
Ripley spins a head-scratching whodunit while effectively recreating Allingham's tone and characters. This clever continuation of a beloved series keeps getting better * Publishers Weekly Starred Review of Mr Campion's Séance *
Albert remains a winning protagonist, possessed of both eccentric charm and dry wit, and this time Ripley gives him a particularly meaty case, full of noteworthy twists. Another winner in a reliably entertaining series * Booklist on Mr Campion's Séance *
Wicked fun, sedate yet intricately plotted - a highlight in the series * Kirkus Reviews on Mr Campion's Séance *
Neatly combines humour and mystery * Publishers Weekly on Mr Campion’s Visit *
Sparkling, sublime * Kirkus Reviews on Mr Campion’s Visit *
ISBN: 9780727850409
Dimensions: 225mm x 140mm x 20mm
Weight: 405g
288 pages
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