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“Infatuation is one of those slightly comic illnesses which are at once so undignified and so painful that a nice-minded world does its best to ignore their existence altogether, referring to them only under provocation and then with apology, but, like its more material brother, this boil on the neck of the spirit can hardly be forgotten either by the sufferer or anyone else in his vicinity. The malady is ludicrous, sad, excruciating and, above all, instantly diagnosable.”

Quote by Margery Allingham

Work

Three Cases for Mr. Campion

In this mystery novel, the enigmatic Mr. Campion solves three intricate cases, showcasing his sharp intellect and deductive reasoning. more

Author

Margery Allingham
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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