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A VINTAGE MURDER MYSTERY

John Lafcadio's ambition to be known as the greatest painter since Rembrandt was not to be thwarted by a matter as trifling as his own death. A set of twelve sealed paintings is the bequest he leaves to his widow together with the instruction that she unveil one canvas each year before a carefully selected audience.

Albert Campion is among the cast of gadabouts, muses and socialites gathered for the latest ceremony but art is the last thing on the sleuth's mind when a brutal stabbing occurs.



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Death of a Ghost Vintage Classic Crime

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      Publisher: Vintage Publishing
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 07/05/2015
      ISBN13: 9780099593539, 978-0099593539
      ISBN10: 009959353X
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      A VINTAGE MURDER MYSTERY

      John Lafcadio's ambition to be known as the greatest painter since Rembrandt was not to be thwarted by a matter as trifling as his own death. A set of twelve sealed paintings is the bequest he leaves to his widow together with the instruction that she unveil one canvas each year before a carefully selected audience.

      Albert Campion is among the cast of gadabouts, muses and socialites gathered for the latest ceremony but art is the last thing on the sleuth's mind when a brutal stabbing occurs.



      Trade Review
      Margery Allingham stands out like a shining light -- Agatha Christie
      Margery Allingham deserves to be rediscovered -- P.D. James
      Don't start reading these books unless you are confident that you can handle addiction * Independent *
      Miss Allingham is one of the few writers who can deal with art. Both her passions and her patterns are beautiful, accurate and serene * Daily Telegraph *

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