--- product_id: 47183870 title: "The Tiger in the Smoke (Macmillan Collector's Library) Hardcover – May 16, 2017" brand: "margery allinghamsara paretsky" price: "109.92 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/47183870-the-tiger-in-the-smoke-macmillan-collectors-library-hardcover-may store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # The Tiger in the Smoke (Macmillan Collector's Library) Hardcover – May 16, 2017 **Brand:** margery allinghamsara paretsky **Price:** 109.92 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Tiger in the Smoke (Macmillan Collector's Library) Hardcover – May 16, 2017 by margery allinghamsara paretsky - **How much does it cost?** 109.92 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/47183870-the-tiger-in-the-smoke-macmillan-collectors-library-hardcover-may) ## Best For - margery allinghamsara paretsky enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted margery allinghamsara paretsky brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Tiger in the Smoke (Macmillan Collector's Library) Hardcover – May 16, 2017 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/W/IMAGERENDERING_521856-T2/images/I/41fdEGxoL8L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ There’s a reason it’s called “The Golden Age” of mystery *by J***S on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 9, 2015* I love Golden Age Mysteries. I own most if not all of the works of Sayers, Christie, Marsh, Heyer and Carr. Margery Allingham was never a favorite of mine primarily because in her early novels her hero, Albert Campion, seemed a pale imitation of Dorothy Sayers’ Peter Wimsey. However, it is clear in this later book that, like Wimsey, Campion has matured and the character “tics” that annoyed me are gone.For some reason, I’d gotten away from the Golden Age and lately have been reading Victorian and modern mysteries. But “Tiger” is one of the books on HRF Keating’s list of 100 best mysteries that I hadn’t read so when a friend pointed out this kindle book for $2.99 I picked it up. A few pages into “The Tiger in the Smoke”, I remembered why Golden Age was my genre of preference. Most of what I’ve read over the past couple of years pales in comparison.First of all the “cozy mystery thriller” label on this is completely misleading. Undoubtedly, some Golden Age mysteries, especially some from Christie and Heyer, qualify as cozies but “Tiger” is very atmospheric with tension that can be oppressive at times. It also had more (off stage) violence and threat of violence than is common in a “cozy”. Like most Golden Age mysteries it is filled with interesting, quirky characters and a bizarre seemingly senseless little puzzle that is actually complex and gradually revealed. If anything it reminded much more of John Dickson Carr/Carter Dickson than a cozy. Like Carr, this story does not focus on Campion (in fact he is not the driving force in the story) but is told from the varying perspectives of different characters.Allingham does create some very ornate prose which some modern readers may not enjoy. It wasn’t constant but it was noticeable. An example: “Some resourceful policeman had unearthed one of the old naphtha flares which are the only real answer to fog. Like a livid plume, it spat and hissed above the heads of a knot of men in the chasm, its vigorous smoke trail mingling with the other vapours, making Rembrandtesque clouds above them.”“The Tiger in the Smoke” is a nice Golden Age mystery that I enjoyed a lot. I’m looking forward to another Allingham on Keating’s list “More Work for the Undertaker”. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Tiger tiger, burning bright, in the fogbound London night *by P***E on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 22, 2003* A thriller rather than a mystery. If you are new to Allingham's Campion stories this is not a good place to start, partly because it is so atypical of the series and also because the array of minor characters that flit through the pages, and which will be familiar to readers of previous Campion books, can be rather bewildering for the newcomer.Written in 1952, the story is interesting for its insight into aspects of life in post-war London. Some of the references, and much of the slang, will be lost on young, and non-British, readers. It will also perpetuate the myth of London being permanently fogbound. Present-day London hardly ever experiences fog, but in the fifties, when it was still an industrial city and suffered heavy smogs, it was commonly known as 'The Smoke', hence the book's title.In truth, the author's grasp of underworld culture is somewhat shaky. She doesn't get the language or the behavior quite right. She was from the rural English midlands and from a different social class, so this is very much an outsider's view.The intriguing story and the intense drama are what make this book worthwhile. It is well written and one episode, Lugg's driving through the fog, is hilarious. He wonders aloud at one stage whether he is approaching a traffic island or the side of a bank building. The villain, Havoc, is memorable. Oddly, there is no one, central hero. That role is shared between three or four characters. Campion himself is incidental.My one complaint about the plot is that it relies on a very remarkable coincidence, which is something that always undermines credibility. But if you are willing to accept it (and remarkable coincidences do occur in real life) then you can relax and enjoy this first-rate thriller.If you do enjoy "Tiger in the Smoke", you might also like Graham Greene's "Brighton Rock", which features the razor gangs of pre-war Brighton, and which has an equally memorable villain. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not what you might be expecting *by J***S on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 16, 2016* This is a marked departure from the rest of this series. Those picking this novel expecting to once again be lead on a merry romp with, by now old friends, Albert, Lugg and the rest will be disappointed. The overall tone of this story is much darker, the main focus is not on Albert but on the villain, a sociopath. And although there is no doubt that Albert will triumph in the end the process to get there is more disturbing than amusing.This is a good detective/thriller story, and well worth reading but be aware it is as if favorite family comedy/drama characters wandered into a horror movie by mistake. They do well there, and it is a good story but disconcerting all the same. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/47183870-the-tiger-in-the-smoke-macmillan-collectors-library-hardcover-may](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/47183870-the-tiger-in-the-smoke-macmillan-collectors-library-hardcover-may) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-10-03*