“But there are roughly two sorts of informed people, aren't there? People who start off right by observing the pitfalls and mistakes and going round them, and the people who fall into them and get out and know they're there because of that. They both come to the same conclusions but they don't have quite the same point of view.”
Dancers in Mourning is a narrative that delves into the emotional depths of a dance company, examining the impact of loss and mourning on its members. The story unfolds as the troupe grapples with the death of a fellow dancer, reflecting on the complexities of grief and the ways in which art can both heal and exacerbate emotional pain. more
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
“There are, fortunately, very few people who can say that they have actually attended a murder.”
“If one cannot command attention by one's admirable qualities one can at least be a nuisance”
“I can't write if someone else is in the house, not even the cleaning woman.”