The Fashion in Shrouds by Margery Allingham

579 pages first pub 1938 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious medium-paced
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Detective Albert Campion has a talented dress designer sister with celebrated clients. Georgia Wells is a glamorous actress who exemplifies the 1930s femme fatale. Vain, stupid, and selfish, she attracts men like moths to a flame. When these men d...

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Community Reviews Summary of 129 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
adventurous 57%
tense 57%
funny 28%
dark 14%
emotional 14%
informative 14%
reflective 14%
relaxing 14%

Pace

medium 87%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 83% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.58

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