Mr Campion's Mosaic
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Joffe Books
Published:4th Oct '22
Should be back in stock very soon
This hardback is available in another edition too:
- Paperback£13.99(9781448307838)
A cleverly plotted, charming historical mystery full of wit and intrigue.
London, 1972. A TV remake of a twenty-year-old film adaptation of one of Evadne Childe's classic novels, The Moving Mosaic, has been derailed by someone attempting to murder the leading man - and the Evadne Childe Society wants Albert Campion to investigate. Who is determined to sabotage the production at any cost, and why?
Albert Campion travels to Dorset as he attempts to get to the bottom of a series of shocking events connected to a TV adaptation of one of Evadne Childe's famous novels.
"Ripley's brilliant inventiveness demonstrates that golden age characters and tropes can still work for contemporary fair-play fans"- Publishers Weekly Starred Review
London, 1972. The Evadne Childe Society has gathered in honour of what would have been the author's eighty-second birthday, and Albert Campion is there as a reluctant guest speaker and ceremonial birthday cake cutter.
But Campion's oratory skills aren't the only thing in demand. A TV remake of a twenty-year-old film adaptation of one of Evadne's classic novels, The Moving Mosaic, has been derailed by someone attempting to murder the leading man - the latest in a series of increasingly disturbing incidents - and the society wants Campion to investigate. Who is determined to sabotage the production at any cost, and why?
Travelling to the picturesque village of Kingswalter Manor in Dorset where filming is due to start, Campion soon stumbles upon dark secrets, ghosthunters, an impressive mosaic and murder.
Ripley's brilliant inventiveness demonstrates that golden age characters and tropes can still work for contemporary fair-play fans * Publishers Weekly Starred Review *
Charming, clever, and witty . . . Another delightful entry * Booklist *
Like the others in this addictive series, Mr Campion's Mosaic is a cunning mix of silliness and wit * The Times *
One of Campion's most waggish adventures * Kirkus Reviews *
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 of Mr Campion's Wings *
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 *
ISBN: 9780727850980
Dimensions: 223mm x 142mm x 24mm
Weight: 455g
256 pages
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