The Crime at Black Dudley


Read by Terrance Callan

(4.3 stars; 25 reviews)

During a house party at Black Dudley, a country mansion, the host is murdered and an important item disappears. A criminal gang holds the guests hostage, demanding the return of the missing item. After a series of thrilling episodes, laced with humor, the guests escape. Albert Campion is one of the guests. In later Allingham novels he solves the mystery. But this time one of the other guests finally figures out who done it. (Summary by TCallan) (7 hr 51 min)

Chapters

Candle-Light 21:01 Read by Terrance Callan
The Ritual of the Dagger 18:13 Read by Terrance Callan
In the Garage 13:57 Read by Terrance Callan
Murder 19:18 Read by Terrance Callan
The Mask 6:58 Read by Terrance Callan
Mr. Campion Brings the House Down 9:37 Read by Terrance Callan
Five O'Clock in the Morning 12:33 Read by Terrance Callan
Open Warfare 15:32 Read by Terrance Callan
Chris Kennedy Scores a Try Only 16:38 Read by Terrance Callan
The Impetuous Mr. Abbershaw 10:33 Read by Terrance Callan
One Explanation 20:27 Read by Terrance Callan
'Furthermore...' said Mr. Campion 13:05 Read by Terrance Callan
Abbershaw Sees Red 11:25 Read by Terrance Callan
Abbershaw Gets His Interview 12:49 Read by Terrance Callan
Doctor Abbershaw's Deductions 20:25 Read by Terrance Callan
The Militant Mrs. Meade 20:18 Read by Terrance Callan
In the Evening 19:18 Read by Terrance Callan
Mr. Kennedy's Council 16:29 Read by Terrance Callan
Mr. Campion's Conjuring Trick 16:34 Read by Terrance Callan
The Round-Up 25:57 Read by Terrance Callan
The Point of View of Benjamin Dawlish 13:09 Read by Terrance Callan
The Darkest Hour 15:43 Read by Terrance Callan
An Error in Taste 14:42 Read by Terrance Callan
The Last of Black Dudley 17:53 Read by Terrance Callan
Mr. Watt Explains 15:22 Read by Terrance Callan
'Cherchez la Femme' 16:59 Read by Terrance Callan
A Journey by Night 14:01 Read by Terrance Callan
Should a Doctor Tell? 17:35 Read by Terrance Callan
The Last Chapter 24:32 Read by Terrance Callan

Reviews


(5 stars)

An excellent narrator and a good story. Many characters to keep track of but each distinct enough to enable it. A very good story.

A good mystery


(3.5 stars)

A complicated murder mystery. perhaps a few too many characters, hard to keep track of all. I was very surprised by the last few chapters.

Intriguing plot from Margery Allingham


(4.5 stars)

I enjoyed listening to Terrence Callan's excellent narration of this book. The characters were fleshed out well, and they were believable. Albeit numerous and hard to keep track of at times. I found it helpful to make a search of a summary of the book and characters to keep me on track. Thank you, Librivox.


(5 stars)

Didn’t have this in my Allingham collection; so my first time with this story. While Campion doesn’t figure as the starring detective, his appearances and contributions to the plot are crucial to the story. Well done narration; satisfying story.

Excellent


(5 stars)

It's interesting to see Campion playing the fool to hide his actual competence. And also, someone else playing the detective. An excellent story excellently read