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A Murder Is Announced
by Agatha Christie
The residents of Chipping Cleghorn are jolted out of their morning routines when a peculiar notice appears in the local Gazette: a murder is scheduled to take place at Miss Blacklock’s home, Little Paddocks, at 6:30 p.m. While the neighbors assume it is a spirited 'murder game' and plan to attend out of curiosity, the hostess herself is baffled by the anonymous invitation. As the appointed hour approaches, the line between a social hoax and a deadly reality begins to blur. Miss Marple must navigate the polite facades of village life to uncover the truth behind this public announcement of crime.
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- 11/22/2011
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The residents of Chipping Cleghorn are jolted out of their morning routines when a peculiar notice appears in the local Gazette: a murder is scheduled to take place at Miss Blacklock’s home, Little Paddocks, at 6:30 p.m. While the neighbors assume it is a spirited 'murder game' and plan to attend out of curiosity, the hostess herself is baffled by the anonymous invitation. As the appointed hour approaches, the line between a social hoax and a deadly reality begins to blur. Miss Marple must navigate the polite facades of village life to uncover the truth behind this public announcement of crime.
What you'll take away
- Witness the classic Miss Marple mystery that begins with a public invitation to a crime.
- Explore the intricate dynamics and 'passionate hates' hidden beneath a small English village.
- Follow the investigation into whether the scheduled 'murder' is a social game or a sinister plot.
- Enjoy Agatha Christie's sharp wit and observational humor regarding post-war rural life.
- See how Jane Marple uses her knowledge of human nature to solve a public puzzle.
