When the impoverished and estranged Percival St. John Wykes Gyrth stumbles into the life of gentleman sleuth Albert Campion, a thrilling and perilous adventure unfolds. Percival's ancient family heirloom, the legendary Gyrth Chalice, has become the target of an elite and powerful underground ring of art collectors. To safeguard this priceless state treasure, Campion, alongside Val, journeys to the ancestral Gyrth estate in Suffolk. There, amidst a landscape steeped in folklore and ancient superstitions, a dark mystery awaits: Val’s aunt is discovered dead, seemingly terrified into her grave in the supposedly haunted woods. With Val's coming-of-age ritual, which will unveil the Chalice's secrets, fast approaching, Campion must navigate a treacherous maze of suspects—from new religious adherents and landed gentry to suspicious villagers and London's criminal underworld—all while placing his own life in grave danger to uncover the truth and protect the sacred relic.
Critical Reception
"Heralded as a masterwork of Golden Age crime, Margery Allingham's 'Look to the Lady' is celebrated for its intricate plotting and compelling blend of mystery and folklore, cementing her status as a literary icon."