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A series of mysterious deaths on the Caribbean island where Miss Marple is vacationing may be linked to the story of a suspected murderer that a friend brings to her attention shortly before his demise. As Jane Marple sat basking in the tropical sunshine she felt mildly discontented with life. True, the warmth eased her rheumatism, but here in paradise nothing ever happened. Then a question was put to her by a stranger: 'Would you like to see a picture...

Spinster sleuth Miss Marple follows the clues to discover the murderer of wealthy Rex Fortescue who fell ill and died with a pocketful of rye after sipping a cup of tea.

After boarding a train at Paddington Station, Elspeth is certain she saw a man strangling a woman in an adjoining train. No one else believes it ever really happened-- except her friend Miss Jane Marple. And the indomitable sleuth is returning to the scene of the crime to discover just exactly what Elspeth saw.

Seasoned sleuth Miss Marple must discover the author of a series of poison pen letters that are being sent to the quiet village of Lymstock, spreading vicious rumors of illicit love affairs, causing scandals, and leaving death in their wake​. Now with a beautiful new series look, a classic mystery from the Queen of Crime in which the indomitable Miss Marple exposes a small town’s shameful secrets. Lymstock is a town with more than its share...

When a murder mystery game is announced in the personal column of the village newspaper, all the residents of Little Paddocks plan to attend, but the parlor game quickly goes terribly wrong, prompting a visit from Miss Marple​. "Now with a beautiful new series look, Christie’s classic mystery in which a murder is announced in a small-town newspaper advertisement—and Miss Marple must unravel the fiendish puzzle when a crime does...

A brand-new collection of short stories featuring the Queen of Mystery's legendary detective Jane Marple, penned by 12 remarkable best-selling and acclaimed authors. This collection of 12 original short stories, all featuring Jane Marple, will introduce the character to a whole new generation. Each author reimagines Agatha Christie's Marple through their own unique perspective while staying true to the hallmarks of a traditional mystery ... Miss Marple...

This collection of twenty stories features Miss Jane Marple, the famous amateur sleuth who bases her solutions to crimes on past experiences and on an insistence that human nature is the same everywhere. This exclusive authorized edition from the Queen of Mystery gathers together in one magnificent volume all of Agatha Christie’s short stories featuring her beloved intrepid investigator, Miss Marple. It’s an unparalleled compendium of murder,...