“When Mr. William Faraday sat down to write his memoirs after fifty-eight years of blameless inactivity he found the work of inscribing the history of his life almost as tedious as living it had been, and so, possessing a natural invention coupled with a gift for locating the easier path, he began to prevaricate a little upon the second page, working his way up to downright lying on the sixth and subsequent folios.”
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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