The Case of the Late Pig (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Witty Albert Campion Golden Age Whodunit of Village Murder, Comic Menace, and Gentleman SleuthingBy Margery Allingham
Length5h 6m
About this audiobook
The Case of the Late Pig is one of Margery Allingham's most compact and playful Albert Campion mysteries, distinguished by its unusual first-person narration by Campion himself. The plot begins with a macabre joke: Campion receives a funeral notice for R. I. "Pig" Peters, an unpleasant school acquaintance, only to encounter the supposedly dead man alive—and soon afterward genuinely murdered. Written with brisk wit, social observation, and the elegant misdirection characteristic of Golden Age detective fiction, the novel blends country-house intrigue with Allingham's sharper taste for eccentric psychology and comic menace. Margery Allingham, one of the major "Queens of Crime" alongside Christie, Sayers, and Marsh, brought to detective fiction a distinctive interest in atmosphere, class, and theatrical personality. Her creation Albert Campion evolved from a parody of the gentleman sleuth into a subtler, more enigmatic investigator. Allingham's familiarity with popular fiction, journalism, and interwar English society informs the novel's lightness of touch and its darker awareness of cruelty beneath respectable surfaces. This book is highly recommended for readers who value classic detection enlivened by irony, speed, and character. It is especially rewarding for admirers of Campion, offering rare access to his own voice while preserving the charm and ingenuity that make Allingham's work enduring.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.4 (1.2K)
Includes Amazon
GenreMystery and Thriller
Length5 hrs 6 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 4, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Case of the Late Pig (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5CHAPTER I THE INVITATIONS TO THE FUNERAL WERE INFORMAL
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6CHAPTER 2 DECENT MURDER
7CHAPTER 3 'THAT'S WHERE HE DIED'
8CHAPTER 4 AMONG THE ANGELS
9CHAPTER 5 NICE PEOPLE
10CHAPTER 6 DEPARTED PIG
11CHAPTER 7 THE GIRL FRIEND
12CHAPTER 8 THE WHEELS GO ROUND
13CHAPTER 9 'AND A VERY GOOD DAY TO YOU, SIR'
14CHAPTER 10 THE PARSON'S DRAM
15CHAPTER 11 'WHY DROWN HIM?'
16CHAPTER 12 THE DISTURBING ELEMENT
17CHAPTER 13 SCARECROW IN JUNE
18CHAPTER 14 THE MAN THEY KNEW
19CHAPTER 15 LUGG GIVES NOTICE
20CHAPTER 16 THE RED HAIR
21CHAPTER 17 LATE FINAL
22Analysis
23Reflection
24Memorable Quotes
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