Book #2 in the Albert Campion mystery series.

American judge Crowdy Lobbett has made a powerful enemy. Pursued across the Atlantic by a ruthless criminal organization whose unseen leader is known only as Simister, the judge and his family turn to Albert Campion for protection. He hides them at Mystery Mile, a remote Suffolk estate—but their refuge soon becomes the scene of a baffling death, cryptic clues, a disappearance from a garden maze, and a dangerous kidnapping. Campion must expose the secret behind Simister before the elusive crime lord strikes again.

Mystery Mile by Margery Allingham is a classic Golden Age mystery combining country house intrigue, ingenious detective work, high-stakes suspense, adventure, and the author’s distinctive wit. First introduced as a supporting character in The Crime at Black Dudley, eccentric amateur sleuth Albert Campion takes center stage in Mystery Mile for his first starring investigation. He becomes one of Allingham's recurring protagonists and emerges as one of British crime fiction’s most memorable gentleman detectives. With his disarming manner, mysterious connections, and ability to navigate both aristocratic society and London’s criminal underworld, Campion is anything but conventional. Allingham’s lively prose, subtle humor, and inventive plotting make this atmospheric British detective novel feel both timeless and fresh.

Filled with fair-play clues and unexpected twists, Mystery Mile rewards careful readers with a clever and satisfying solution. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, Ngaio Marsh, classic whodunits, vintage crime fiction, and Golden Age murder mysteries. Ideal for libraries, book clubs, and anyone collecting the Albert Campion novels in order.