Conundrum Reads the Entire Campion Series Out of Order, a continuing series:

More Work for the Undertaker (1948)

Mr Campion goes undercover to do his detecting from inside the house in this post-war murder mystery.

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Coroner’s Pidgin / Pearls Before Swine (1945)

Perhaps the best description for this novel would be 'Albert Campion meets The Odyssey'. Our hero returns to a battered but surviving England with only one goal in mind - get home to his wife. I adore this entire book; it's basically ( Read more... )

Conundrum Reads the Entire Campion Series Out of Order:

Traitor’s Purse (1941)

World War II has begun and Albert Campion is on a desperate mission to save the whole of Britain from financial sabotage. The only problem? He can't even remember his own name!

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The Fashion in Shrouds (1938 ( Read more... )

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Dancers in Mourning (1937)

The investigation into the mysterious death of an actress gets personal when Campion accidentally falls in love with one of the main suspects’ wife. Quite honestly, this is one of the best. Spoilers below the cut:( Read more... )

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The Case of the Late Pig (1937 ( Read more... )

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Flowers for the Judge (1936)

Quick summary: Mr. Campion makes his case for the defense in Law & Order: UK - 1930s Edition. Spoilers below the cut:( Read more... )

Conundrum Reads the Entire Campion Series Out of Order:

Death of a Ghost (1934)

The first Campion book I ever read. In a slightly more serious turn for our hero, Campion finds himself "witness" to a murder at an art show. The subsequent investigation nearly gets him killed himself!

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Sweet Danger / The Fear Sign (1933 ( Read more... )

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Police at the Funeral (1931)

In summary: Fun! Clever! Filled with an entertaining cast of colorful characters! Somewhat marred by an extremely late appearance of blatant racism… Spoilers below the cut:( Read more... )