I don't remember reading this book before and it was nice to read a "new" Allingham and to see the story from the point of view of someone other than the inimitable Mr Campion - someone who isn't entirely sure if Campion is trustworthy or a crook. The characters are nicely drawn, though two of the three women seemed to be mere ciphers who cried and panicked a lot. I spotted "whodunnit" before the end, though I wasn't entirely convinced by the motive once it was revealed. A good read, and recommended.