Black Dudley Murder by Margery Allingham

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Murder turns a weekend house party at Black Dudley Manor into a deadly affair when the host is discovered brutally slain. Nor do gruesome rituals, callous interrogations, and perilous traps add to the fun. Fatal mystification might win the day, if...

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Community Reviews Summary of 506 reviews

Moods

mysterious 92%
adventurous 48%
tense 35%
dark 20%
lighthearted 20%
funny 15%
challenging 5%
emotional 2%
hopeful 2%
reflective 2%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 41%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 73% | A mix: 26%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 25% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 79% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 6%

Average rating

3.27

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