Death of a Ghost

By: Margery Allingham

Narrated by: Francis Matthews

The unrivalled Albert Campion returns to solve another shocking murder - classic crime fiction at its very best. J.S. Lafcadio, the painter, is dead. He wanted lasting fame and he left instructions to his wife for one painting to be exhibited every year after his death. Eight years later in Little Venice, a group of friends and family gather to view the painting. They are treated instead to a murder....

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Campion turns sleuth

No Lugg in this one! Argh!!! And people refer to Campion as a sleuth, which he'd always denied before, preferring to be called an adventurer and universal uncle. Even though he seems to accept detective status now, this one is hardly a mystery, as the killer is known very quickly. After that, it's just getting evidence. Good, but my least favorite Campion so far.

A most clever story and superb reader

Fine writing, devilishly clever plot, and one of the finest narrators I’ve ever come across

More Campion!

This had never been my favorite Allingham but I am thrilled to have more of my favorite series available on Audible. I have always admired the lightheartedness of Margery Allingham's books. They are silly and they know it but they are good fun to read.
The story is well read by Francis Matthews, who is my favorite narrator for the Campion series (I have them all on cassette). I just hope I am not the only one who loves these books and that Audible releases the full collection unabridged. I would love to see the Gyrth Chalice, Beckoning Lady, Traitor's Purse and The China Shepherdess available here.

a mostly great story and excellent narration

This was a classic who done it with great characters and the likable Albert Campion at the heart of it. it was a little slow to start, but once it got going the plot was very well done. however there was a major logic flaw was in the last twist, wherein Albert Campion became drunk well out of his character in order to make the plot work. I thought the plot could have worked without all of his highly contrived and out of character drinking.

good story but

This was an interesting setup and enjoyable story. the only thing is Albert Champion seems reticent to act in this one. In previous books I think he would have been more proactive. I guess the author just wanted to let this villain run his course instead of having Champion take care of him early.