“Outrage, combining as it does shock, anger, reproach, and helplessness, is perhaps the most unmanageable, the most demoralizing of all the emotions.”
Quote by Margery Allingham
Work
Crime and Mr. Campion
This book is a classic mystery novel that follows the adventures of the eponymous detective, Mr. Campion, as he solves various crimes. more
Author
Margery Allingham
Margery Allingham was an English writer renowned for her detective novels. Her works are known for their complex plots and vivid characters, significantly influencing the development of detective fiction. more
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