Readable and fine
A couple of chapters felt rushed. Good filler between bigger books.
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The Murder at the Vicarage
by Agatha Christie
3.5 · 2 reviews · 3 copies sold
Ebook specifications
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- 2.1 MB
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- 11/22/2011
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- EPUB
Book synopsis
At the St. Mary Mead vicarage, a casual remark about the unpopular Colonel Protheroe being better off dead takes a chilling turn when he is discovered murdered. The investigation introduces the sharp-witted Miss Marple, a gentle old lady whose keen observation of village life makes her a formidable judge of human nature. As secrets regarding the Colonel's family and the local residents emerge, the community realizes that beneath its quiet surface lies a web of scandal and deceit. It falls to Miss Marple to sift through the local gossip and identify a killer who may be closer than anyone suspects.
What you'll take away
- Discover the first full-length mystery featuring the iconic Miss Jane Marple.
- Learn why the most unassuming observers often make the most brilliant detectives.
- Explore the complex social dynamics and hidden tensions of an English village.
- Experience a masterclass in the 'whodunit' genre with intricate plotting and red herrings.
- Understand how seemingly trivial gossip can provide the keys to solving a crime.
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#miss marple
#detective fiction
#british literature
#cozy mystery
About the author
Agatha Christie
Agatha Christie is the best-selling novelist of all time, known worldwide as the 'Queen of Crime.' Her books have sold over two billion copies and have been translated into over 100 languages.
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Finished it in a weekend and immediately looked for more by the same author. Great for a quiet evening.
Priya Fournier · 3/11/2026
