Among the beautiful people, George Well's suicide was last year's gossip. But Albert Campion refused to close the books on the case and soon finds himself in a deadly game of cat and mouse. A maze of adultery, blackmail and espionage leads to a series of bizarre murders in the world of the wealthy.

In the pages of 'The Fashion in Shrouds', the mysterious disappearance of Richard Portland-Smith takes a chilling turn when his skeletal remains are discovered by Albert Campion. As he delves into the investigation surrounding Portland-Smith's supposed suicide, Campion uncovers a web of deceit centered around the actress Georgia Wells, the former fiancee of the deceased. A string of deaths follows, seemingly orchestrated by a sinister force aligning with Georgia's fortunes. However, Campion's personal stakes are raised as his own sister, Valentine, becomes entangled in this deadly affair, as Georgia's closest confidante.

A custom-made killer shocks the fashionable London set in “one of the finest murder books ever written” featuring gentleman sleuth Albert Campion (The New Yorker). Albert Campion’s sister is a success in her own right. A top fashion designer, she works for a legendary couturier and dresses Georgia Wells, the best-dressed actress in the world. Albert also has a connection to Georgia, but his is based on failure, not success. Georgia’s former fiancé disappeared nearly three years ago, and Campion has never been able to find him. Until now . . . The victim’s remains—discovered by Campion in a deserted country house—point to suicide. But the man’s father assumes it was foul play. In a rarified world of wealth and privilege where silence and secrets can be bought, the investigation won’t be easy, especially when another death takes center stage. This time, the victim is Georgia’s current husband—and starring in the role of prime suspect: Albert’s sister. “Top ranking whodunit in Dorothy Sayers tradition . . . Plus sale for non-mysteryites as first rate novel of fashionable London. Suspense—humor—well planned, well written.” —Kirkus Reviews Praise for Margery Allingham “Margery Allingham stands out like a shining light.” —Agatha Christie “The best of mystery writers.” —The New Yorker “Allingham was a rare and precious talent.” —The Washington Post “Don’t start reading these books unless you are confident that you can handle addiction.” —The Independent

Georgia Wells, an alluring actress at the top of her profession, attracted men like a magnet. The trouble was that they had a nasty habit of winding up dead. No one could deny that Georgia had her faults, but was she a murderess? Albert Campion is drawn into the mystery, for his sister, Val, is chief designer in The House of Papendeik, and the murder has taken place within their walls.

Richard Portland-Smith disappeared without a trace three years ago - now Albert Campion has found his skeleton. The investigation of his suicide leads to Portland-Smith's former fiancee, the actress Georgia Wells, and to a series of deaths, apparently caused by "the hand of fate", but always in Georgia's interest. But Campion's involvement is more than just professional - this case involves his sister Valentine, Georgia's best friend.