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*Deadly Duo* collects two of Margery Allingham’s celebrated mystery short stories. In the 1945 novella *Wanted: Someone Innocent*, a young schoolgirl named Gillie Brayton is hired by the affluent Rita Fayre to escort a convalescent husband in London, only to discover that her employment is tied to a sinister act of murder. The 1949 novella *Last Act* takes place in the country home of Madame Zoffany, a renowned French stage star. Her ward, two grandsons, and loyal servants gather for her final performance, but when the drama turns fatal, the spotlight of suspicion falls on all present. Allingham’s tales are noted for their suspense, eerie atmosphere, and finely woven plots.
First publish date: 1949
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Margery Allingham
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