A chilling murder. A whispering past. A detective with everything to lose. When a man is found shot dead outside a quaint English cottage, the seemingly peaceful countryside erupts into scandal. The victim was charming, cruel-and deeply hated. Everyone had a motive. But only one pulled the trigger. Enter Detective W.T. Challoner, a man as brilliant as he is intuitive. As he peels back layers of family secrets, forbidden desires, and long-held grudges, he realizes the truth may be more sinister-and more personal-than anyone imagined. Set against the brooding backdrop of 1920s England, The White Cottage Mystery blends the suspense of a locked-room puzzle with the psychological depth of classic noir. Margery Allingham's debut whodunit crackles with wit, misdirection, and a final twist that will leave even seasoned mystery lovers reeling. Dare to unlock the secrets of the white cottage-if you can.

Margery Allingham (1904-1966) was one of the most celebrated writers of the Golden Age of detective fiction. Best known for her creation of the enigmatic sleuth Albert Campion, Allingham earned a reputation for blending rich characterization, subtle wit, and gripping suspense into stories that transcended the typical mystery formula. The White Cottage Mystery was her first detective novel, originally published as a serialized story before being released in book form. With its atmospheric setting and psychological complexity, it marked the beginning of a brilliant career that would span over three decades. Born in London to a family of writers, Allingham was immersed in storytelling from an early age. Her work continues to captivate readers around the world with its timeless appeal and masterful plotting. Today, she stands alongside Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers as one of the grand dames of British crime fiction.