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'The Case of the Late Pig' follows Albert Campion, who, despite his disdain for the infamous Pig Peters, accepts an anonymous invitation to Peters' funeral. Six months later, a friend in Sussex requests his help with a strange death that mirrors the earlier victim. Campion’s investigation uncovers unforeseen connections among mourners and revisits the unresolved mysteries surrounding the original funeral, leading him to a surprising resolution.
A classic detective tale set in England, blending Campion’s deductive skill with a rural backdrop and the intrigue of anonymous motives.
First publish date: 1937
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Margery Allingham
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