Miss Marple Series by Agatha Christie, Rosalind Ayres, Michael Bakewell, June Whitfield, Nicky Henson, Derek Waring, Natasha Pyne, Joan Hickson, Hugh Fraser

Pourquoi cette dame anglaise comme il faut a-t-elle tué sa demoiselle de compagnie ? Qui a bien pu subtiliser le testament de ce vieux monsieur ? Et si ce n'est pas Mabel qui a empoisonné son mari, alors qui ? Aux petites soirées de Miss Marple, chacun y va d'une histoire étrange dont il a, un jour ou l'autre, été témoin... morePourquoi cette dame anglaise comme il faut a-t-elle tué sa demoiselle de compagnie ? Qui a bien pu subtiliser le testament de ce vieux monsieur ? Et si ce n'est pas Mabel qui a empoisonné son mari, alors qui ? Aux petites soirées de Miss Marple, chacun y va d'une histoire étrange dont il a, un jour ou l'autre, été témoin. Mais, comme dans Miss Marple au club du mardi dont ce recueil de nouvelles est la suite, la vieille demoiselle, impavide dans son fauteuil, dénoue les intrigues les plus confuses avec la même assurance tranquille dont elle fait preuve lorsqu'elle noue les points de son éternel tricot. less

Du fond de son fauteuil où elle se tient très droite tandis que ses mains tricotent, une vieille demoiselle pleine de malice écoute ses amis - un colonel et un haut fonctionnaire de Scotland Yard, tous deux à la retraite, un vieux pasteur et un médecin plein d'expérience, une charmante actrice - raconter sept étranges histoires dans lesquelles se glisse l'ombre d'un criminel inconnu... moreDu fond de son fauteuil où elle se tient très droite tandis que ses mains tricotent, une vieille demoiselle pleine de malice écoute ses amis - un colonel et un haut fonctionnaire de Scotland Yard, tous deux à la retraite, un vieux pasteur et un médecin plein d'expérience, une charmante actrice - raconter sept étranges histoires dans lesquelles se glisse l'ombre d'un criminel inconnu.Et miss Marple le découvre toujours, ce criminel, parce qu'elle a beaucoup observé les petites gens de son village et que la nature humaine est partout la même dit-elle... Miss Marple est bien trop modeste ! less

Miss Marple encounters a compelling murder mystery in St. Mary Mead, where under the seemingly peaceful exterior of an English country village lurks intrigue, guilt, deception, and death.Colonel Protheroe, local magistrate and overbearing landowner is the most detested man in the village. Everyone wishes he were dead and very soon he is shot in the head in the vicar’s study... moreMiss Marple encounters a compelling murder mystery in St. Mary Mead, where under the seemingly peaceful exterior of an English country village lurks intrigue, guilt, deception, and death.Colonel Protheroe, local magistrate and overbearing landowner is the most detested man in the village. Everyone wishes he were dead and very soon he is shot in the head in the vicar’s study. Faced with a surfeit of suspects, only the inscrutable Miss Marple can unravel the tangled web of clues that will lead to the unmasking of the killer. less

A collection of Miss Marple short story mysteries, plus a surprise and two bonuses!First, there's a mystery man with a bullet-wound who is found in a church...then, the riddle of a dead man's buried treasure...the curious conduct of a caretaker after a fatal riding accident...the link between a corpse and a tape-measure...a girl framed for theft...and a suspect accused of stabbing his wife with a dagger. There you have six gripping cases. There's one more, a surprise... moreA collection of Miss Marple short story mysteries, plus a surprise and two bonuses!First, there's a mystery man with a bullet-wound who is found in a church...then, the riddle of a dead man's buried treasure...the curious conduct of a caretaker after a fatal riding accident...the link between a corpse and a tape-measure...a girl framed for theft...and a suspect accused of stabbing his wife with a dagger. There you have six gripping cases. There's one more, a surprise. They have one thing in common - the astonishing deductive powers of Miss Marple.The titles are: 1. Sanctuary, 2. Strange Jest, 3. Tape-Measure Murder, 4. The Case of the Caretaker, 5. The Case of the Perfect Maid, 6. Miss Marple Tells a Story, 7. The Dressmaker's Doll, 8. In a Glass Darkly, and 9. Greenshaw's Folly. The two non-Marple mysteries are #7 and #8 - both are Agatha Christie standalone short stories.Librarian's note: this entry is for the collection of short stories, "Miss Marple's Final Cases." Entries for the individual titles can be found elsewhere on Goodreads. The entries for each of the 20 Miss Marple short stories can be found by searching Goodreads for: "a Miss Marple Short Story." And for Christie's short stories which don't feature one of her leading characters: "an Agatha Christie Standalone Short Story." less

One Tuesday evening a group gathers at Miss Marple’s house and the conversation turns to unsolved crimes…The case of the disappearing bloodstains; the thief who committed his crime twice over; the message on the death-bed of a poisoned man which read ‘heap of fish’; the strange case of the invisible will; a spiritualist who warned that ‘Blue Geranium’ meant death…Now pit your wits against the powers of deduction of the ‘Tuesday Night Club’.

The third of three omnibus collections of Miss Jane Marple novels containing the third 4/12ths of the novels in the series.1. Murder at the Vicarage - the local vicarage seems to be a very busy place what with people always coming and going. And then one of them is found dead.2. Nemesis - Miss M had met Mr. Rafiel previously in the Caribbean; he called her 'Nemesis.' Can she solve a puzzling crime for him back in England?3... moreThe third of three omnibus collections of Miss Jane Marple novels containing the third 4/12ths of the novels in the series.1. Murder at the Vicarage - the local vicarage seems to be a very busy place what with people always coming and going. And then one of them is found dead.2. Nemesis - Miss M had met Mr. Rafiel previously in the Caribbean; he called her 'Nemesis.' Can she solve a puzzling crime for him back in England?3. A Sleeping Murder - Miss M warns a newly married couple returning from New Zealand that the disappearance of a woman years ago may be a forgotten murder.4. At Bertram's Hotel - a church official mixes up his flight date while staying at a respected hotel in London and sets off a chain of events only Miss M can handle.Librarian's note: this entry is for the collection, "Miss Marple Omnibus Volume 3." Entries for each of the 12 novels and 20 stories in the Miss Marple series can be found elsewhere on Goodreads. less

It’s seven in the morning. The Bantrys wake to find the body of a young woman in their library. She is wearing evening dress and heavy make-up, which is now smeared across her cheeks.But who is she? How did she get there? And what is the connection with another dead girl, whose charred remains are later discovered in an abandoned quarry?The respectable Bantrys invite Miss Marple to solve the mystery… before tongues start to wag... moreIt’s seven in the morning. The Bantrys wake to find the body of a young woman in their library. She is wearing evening dress and heavy make-up, which is now smeared across her cheeks.But who is she? How did she get there? And what is the connection with another dead girl, whose charred remains are later discovered in an abandoned quarry?The respectable Bantrys invite Miss Marple to solve the mystery… before tongues start to wag.Librarian's note: this entry is for the novel "The Body in the Library." Collections and other Miss Marple stories are located elsewhere on Goodreads. The series includes 12 novels and 20 short stories. Entries for the short stories can be found by searching Goodreads for: "a Miss Marple Short Story." less

Enjoy the first novels that brought the world two of Agatha Christies' most enduring detectives: Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot.The Murder at the VicarageThe first Miss Marple mystery, one which tests all her powers of observation and deduction."Anyone who murdered Colonel Protheroe," declared the parson, brandishing a carving knife above a joint of roast beef, "would be doing the world at large a favor!"It was a careless remark for a man of the cloth... moreEnjoy the first novels that brought the world two of Agatha Christies' most enduring detectives: Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot.The Murder at the VicarageThe first Miss Marple mystery, one which tests all her powers of observation and deduction."Anyone who murdered Colonel Protheroe," declared the parson, brandishing a carving knife above a joint of roast beef, "would be doing the world at large a favor!"It was a careless remark for a man of the cloth. And one which was to come back and haunt the clergyman just a few hours later—when the Colonel is found shot dead in the clergyman's study. But as Miss Marple soon discovers, the whole village seems to have had a motive to kill Colonel Protheroe.The Mysterious Affair at StylesCaptain Arthur Hastings, invalided in the Great War, is recuperating as a guest of John Cavendish at Styles Court, the 'country-place' of John's autocratic old aunt, Emily Inglethorpe—she of a sizeable fortune, and so recently remarried to a man twenty years her junior. When Emily's sudden heart attack is found to be attributable to strychnine, Hastings recruits an old friend, now retired, to aid in the local investigation. With impeccable timing, Hercule Poirot, the famous Belgian detective, makes his dramatic entrance into the pages of crime literature.Make sure not to miss the rest of these detectives' exciting adventures! less

The placid village of Lymstock seems the perfect place for Jerry Burton to recuperate from his accident under the care of his sister, Joanna. But soon a series of vicious poison-pen letters destroys the village's quiet charm, eventually causing one recipient to commit suicide. All are on the verge of accusing one another when help arrives from an unexpected quarter. The vicar's houseguest happens to be none other than Jane Marple.

"A Murder is Announced" is a staple of crime fiction and often considered as the best Miss Marple novel. The villagers of Chipping Cleghorn, including Jane Marple who is staying nearby, are agog with curiosity over an advertisement in the local gazette which reads: ‘A murder is announced and will take place on Friday October 29th, at Little Paddocks at 6.30 p.m... more"A Murder is Announced" is a staple of crime fiction and often considered as the best Miss Marple novel. The villagers of Chipping Cleghorn, including Jane Marple who is staying nearby, are agog with curiosity over an advertisement in the local gazette which reads: ‘A murder is announced and will take place on Friday October 29th, at Little Paddocks at 6.30 p.m.’ Is this a childish practical joke? Or a hoax intended to scare poor Letitia Blacklock? Unable to resist the mysterious invitation, a crowd gathers at Little Paddocks at the appointed time when, without warning, the lights go out…The novel was promoted on both sides of the Atlantic as Agatha Christie's 50th book and published in 1950 by William Collins.Librarian's note: this entry is for the novel, "A Murder is Announced." Collections and other Miss Marple stories are located elsewhere on Goodreads. The series includes 12 novels and 20 short stories. Entries for the short stories can be found by searching Goodreads for: "a Miss Marple Short Story." less

A blinding snowstorm—and a homicidal maniac—traps a small party of friends in an isolated estate. Out of this deceptively simple setup, Agatha Christie fashioned one of her most ingenious puzzlers, which in turn would provide the basis for The Mousetrap, the longest-running play in history... moreA blinding snowstorm—and a homicidal maniac—traps a small party of friends in an isolated estate. Out of this deceptively simple setup, Agatha Christie fashioned one of her most ingenious puzzlers, which in turn would provide the basis for The Mousetrap, the longest-running play in history.From this classic title novella to the deliciously clever gems on its tail (solved to perfection by Hercule Poirot and Miss Jane Marple), this rare collection of murder most foul showcases Christie at her inventive best, proving her reputation as "the champion deceiver of our time" (New York Times). less

A man is shot at in a juvenile reform home – but someone else dies…Miss Marple senses danger when she visits a friend living in a Victorian mansion which doubles as a rehabilitation centre for delinquents. Her fears are confirmed when a youth fires a revolver at the administrator, Lewis Serrocold. Neither is injured. But a mysterious visitor, Mr Gilbrandsen, is less fortunate – shot dead simultaneously in another part of the building... moreA man is shot at in a juvenile reform home – but someone else dies…Miss Marple senses danger when she visits a friend living in a Victorian mansion which doubles as a rehabilitation centre for delinquents. Her fears are confirmed when a youth fires a revolver at the administrator, Lewis Serrocold. Neither is injured. But a mysterious visitor, Mr Gilbrandsen, is less fortunate – shot dead simultaneously in another part of the building.Pure coincidence? Miss Marple thinks not, and vows to discover the real reason for Mr Gilbrandsen’s visit.Thus dramatisation by Michael Bakewell for BBC Radio 4 features June Whitfield as Miss Marple with Ursula Howells, Jill Balcon and Keith Barron.Running time: 2 hours 15 minutes. less

With only one bizarre clue to the agonizing death of a wealthy financiar, Miss Marple must unravel a mystery hidden in a child's nursery rhyme that is to prove one of the strangeset cases of her life.

A new tie-in edition of Agatha Christie's bestseller, to coincide with the broadcast of the new movie on ITV starring Geraldine McEwan. Includes a full colour plate section, a 'making of' essay, background facts and a bonus chapter. For an instant the two trains ran together, side by side. In that frozen moment, Elspeth witnessed a murder. Helplessly, she stared out of her carriage window as a man remorselessly tightened his grip around a woman's throat. The body crumpled... moreA new tie-in edition of Agatha Christie's bestseller, to coincide with the broadcast of the new movie on ITV starring Geraldine McEwan. Includes a full colour plate section, a 'making of' essay, background facts and a bonus chapter. For an instant the two trains ran together, side by side. In that frozen moment, Elspeth witnessed a murder. Helplessly, she stared out of her carriage window as a man remorselessly tightened his grip around a woman's throat. The body crumpled. Then the other train drew away. But who, apart from Miss Marple, would take her story seriously? After all, there were no suspects, no other witnesses! and no corpse. less

An English country house at Christmas time should be the perfect place to get away from it all - but nothing is ever simple for Hercule Poirot, as he finds not one but five baffling cases to solve.First comes a sinister warning on his pillow to avoid the plum pudding...then the discovery of a corpse in a chest...next, an overheard quarrel that leads to murder...the strange case of a dead man's eating habits...and the puzzle of a victim who dreams of his own suicide... moreAn English country house at Christmas time should be the perfect place to get away from it all - but nothing is ever simple for Hercule Poirot, as he finds not one but five baffling cases to solve.First comes a sinister warning on his pillow to avoid the plum pudding...then the discovery of a corpse in a chest...next, an overheard quarrel that leads to murder...the strange case of a dead man's eating habits...and the puzzle of a victim who dreams of his own suicide.Add an extra bonus - Miss Marple investigates Greenshaw's Folly. less

The second of three omnibus collections of Miss Jane Marple novels containing the second 4/12ths of those in the series.1. A Caribbean Mystery - garrulous Major Palgrave dies of rumoured heart trouble; they found his blood pressure pills, but not his photo of a killer.2. A Pocket Full of Rye - Rex Fortescue, king of a financial empire, was in his study, and his wife was in the parlor - both dead like the nursery rhyme.3... moreThe second of three omnibus collections of Miss Jane Marple novels containing the second 4/12ths of those in the series.1. A Caribbean Mystery - garrulous Major Palgrave dies of rumoured heart trouble; they found his blood pressure pills, but not his photo of a killer.2. A Pocket Full of Rye - Rex Fortescue, king of a financial empire, was in his study, and his wife was in the parlor - both dead like the nursery rhyme.3. The Mirror Crack’d from Side to Side - famous actress Marina Gregg sees a murder and others see the look of terror on her face. 4. They Do It With Mirrors - in a country house with 200 juvenile delinquents and seven heirs, a shot is fired but the death is elsewhere.Librarian's note: this entry is for the collection, "Miss Marple Omnibus Volume 2." Entries for each of the 12 novels and 20 stories in the Miss Marple series can be found elsewhere on Goodreads. less

A superb collection of treats for mystery lovers, featuring both the indomitable English gentlewoman, Miss Marple, and the inimitable Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot. The publisher has even added a few of Ms. Christie's supernatural stories to entice you.The stories are: (1) Double Sin, (2) Wasp's Nest, (3) The Theft of the Royal Ruby, (4) The Dressmaker's Doll, (5) Greenshaw's Folly, (6) The Double Clue, (7) The Last Séance, and (8) Sanctuary... moreA superb collection of treats for mystery lovers, featuring both the indomitable English gentlewoman, Miss Marple, and the inimitable Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot. The publisher has even added a few of Ms. Christie's supernatural stories to entice you.The stories are: (1) Double Sin, (2) Wasp's Nest, (3) The Theft of the Royal Ruby, (4) The Dressmaker's Doll, (5) Greenshaw's Folly, (6) The Double Clue, (7) The Last Séance, and (8) Sanctuary.Of the eight, Hercule Poirot stars in #1, #2, #3, and #6. Miss Marple is the lead in #5 and #8. And there are two Christie standalones, not part of any novel or short story series, #4 and #7."The Theft of the Royal Ruby" is actually an expanded version of 1923's "The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding." A young prince from the Middle East, during a visit to London, has dabbled with the wrong woman and lost a magnificent jewel which only Hercule Poirot may be able to recover. Talking of dabbling, that is what Miss Marple does in "Sanctuary." She offers advice to her goddaughter on a religious matter; a man has died in the woman's church under mysterious circumstances. Readers are also sure to enjoy "The Last Séance" in which a young medium holds one too many.Librarian's note: this entry is for the collection of short stories, "Double Sin and Other Stories." Individual entries for each of the stories, including the title story, can be found elsewhere on Goodreads. The entries for Hercule Poirot short stories can be found by searching: "a Hercule Poirot Short Story." For Miss Marple, "a Miss Marple Short Story," and for Christie short stories without such leading characters, "an Agatha Christie Standalone Short Story." less

One minute, silly Heather Badcock had been gabbing on to her movie idol, the glamorous Marina Gregg. The next, Heather suffered a massive seizure. It turned out to be a deadly poison. But for whom was it really intended?Marina’s frozen expression suggested she had witnessed something horrific. While others searched for material evidence, Jane Marple conducted a very different investigation – into human nature.Librarian's note: this entry is for the novel, "The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side... moreOne minute, silly Heather Badcock had been gabbing on to her movie idol, the glamorous Marina Gregg. The next, Heather suffered a massive seizure. It turned out to be a deadly poison. But for whom was it really intended?Marina’s frozen expression suggested she had witnessed something horrific. While others searched for material evidence, Jane Marple conducted a very different investigation – into human nature.Librarian's note: this entry is for the novel, "The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side." Collections and other Miss Marple stories are located elsewhere on Goodreads. The series includes 12 novels and 20 short stories. Entries for the short stories can be found by searching Goodreads for: "a Miss Marple Short Story." less

The Tiny Carribean island of St. Honore is a tropical paradise. But for Miss Marple, enjoying a well-earned rest from her busy life in the village of St. Mary Mead, it is a place where nothing ever seems to happen. Until old Major Palgrave tells her the strange story of a suspected double murderer.As rumors begin to circulate, the elderly sleuth is not alone in suspecting that things are not as they seem... moreThe Tiny Carribean island of St. Honore is a tropical paradise. But for Miss Marple, enjoying a well-earned rest from her busy life in the village of St. Mary Mead, it is a place where nothing ever seems to happen. Until old Major Palgrave tells her the strange story of a suspected double murderer.As rumors begin to circulate, the elderly sleuth is not alone in suspecting that things are not as they seem. And when a death that is indisputably murder occurs, Miss Marple finds an unlikely ally in the cantakerous crippled millionaire Mr. Rafiel. less

One minute, silly Heather Badcock had been gabbing on to her movie idol, the glamorous Marina Gregg. The next, Heather suffered a massive seizure. It turned out to be a deadly poison. But for whom was it really intended?Marina’s frozen expression suggested she had witnessed something horrific. While others searched for material evidence, Jane Marple conducted a very different investigation – into human nature.Librarian's note: this entry is for the novel, "The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side... moreOne minute, silly Heather Badcock had been gabbing on to her movie idol, the glamorous Marina Gregg. The next, Heather suffered a massive seizure. It turned out to be a deadly poison. But for whom was it really intended?Marina’s frozen expression suggested she had witnessed something horrific. While others searched for material evidence, Jane Marple conducted a very different investigation – into human nature.Librarian's note: this entry is for the novel, "The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side." Collections and other Miss Marple stories are located elsewhere on Goodreads. The series includes 12 novels and 20 short stories. Entries for the short stories can be found by searching Goodreads for: "a Miss Marple Short Story." less

This old-fashioned London hotel may not be quite as reputable as it makes out!When Miss Marple comes up from the country for a holiday in London, she finds what she's looking for at Bertram's: traditional décor and impeccable service. But she senses an unmistakable atmosphere of danger behind the highly polished veneer... moreThis old-fashioned London hotel may not be quite as reputable as it makes out!When Miss Marple comes up from the country for a holiday in London, she finds what she's looking for at Bertram's: traditional décor and impeccable service. But she senses an unmistakable atmosphere of danger behind the highly polished veneer. Not even Miss Marple can foresee the violent chain of events set in motion when an eccentric hotel guest makes his way to the airport one day late!Librarian's note: this entry is for the novel, "At Bertram's Hotel." Collections and other Miss Marple stories are located elsewhere on Goodreads. The series includes 12 novels and 20 short stories. Entries for the short stories can be found by searching Goodreads for: "a Miss Marple Short Story." less

In utter disbelief, Jane Marple read the letter addressed to her from the recently deceased Mr Rafiel - an acquaintance she had met briefly while on vacation in St. Honore, as recounted in "A Caribbean Mystery."Rafiel had left instructions for her to investigate a crime after his death. The only problem was, he had failed to tell her who was involved or where and when the crime had been committed. It was most intriguing. Soon she is faced with a new crime - the ultimate crime - murder... moreIn utter disbelief, Jane Marple read the letter addressed to her from the recently deceased Mr Rafiel - an acquaintance she had met briefly while on vacation in St. Honore, as recounted in "A Caribbean Mystery."Rafiel had left instructions for her to investigate a crime after his death. The only problem was, he had failed to tell her who was involved or where and when the crime had been committed. It was most intriguing. Soon she is faced with a new crime - the ultimate crime - murder. It seems someone is adamant that past evils remain buried.Librarian's note: this entry is for the novel, "Nemesis." Collections and other Miss Marple stories are located elsewhere on Goodreads. The series includes 12 novels and 20 short stories. Entries for the short stories can be found by searching Goodreads for: "a Miss Marple Short Story." less

Our indomitable Miss Marple turns ghost hunter and uncovers shocking evidence of a very old crime.Soon after Gwenda moved into her new home, odd things started to happen. Despite her best efforts to modernize the house, she only succeeded in dredging up its past. Worse, she felt an irrational sense of terror every time she climbed the stairs.In fear, Gwenda turned to Miss Marple to exorcise her ghosts... moreOur indomitable Miss Marple turns ghost hunter and uncovers shocking evidence of a very old crime.Soon after Gwenda moved into her new home, odd things started to happen. Despite her best efforts to modernize the house, she only succeeded in dredging up its past. Worse, she felt an irrational sense of terror every time she climbed the stairs.In fear, Gwenda turned to Miss Marple to exorcise her ghosts. Have they dredged up a “perfect” crime committed many years before?Librarian's note: this entry is for the novel, "Sleeping Murder." Collections and other Miss Marple stories are located elsewhere on Goodreads. The series includes 12 novels and 20 short stories. Entries for the short stories can be found by searching Goodreads for: "a Miss Marple Short Story." less

The complete eBook collection of the twelve Miss Marple mystery novels as well all twenty short stories by the Queen of Mystery herself, Agatha Christie... moreThe complete eBook collection of the twelve Miss Marple mystery novels as well all twenty short stories by the Queen of Mystery herself, Agatha Christie.It includes "The Murder at the Vicarage", "The Body in the Library", "The Moving Finger", "A Murder is Announced", "They Do It With Mirrors", "A Pocketful of Rye", "4:50 from Paddington", "The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side", "A Caribbean Mystery", "At Bertram's Hotel", "Nemesis", "Sleeping Murder", and "Miss Marple: The Complete Short Stories".Librarian's note: this entry is for the collection of Miss Marple novels and short stories. Each of them, including all twenty short stories, has an individual entry elsewhere in Goodreads. less

Previously published in the print anthology The Thirteen Problems.A young girl finds out she’s pregnant and throws herself off a bridge, but Miss Marple is not so sure it was suicide.

Miss Marple is enjoying a party when she is accosted by a pair of lovebirds who think that a recently deceased uncle has buried their inheritance. The naïve pair expect her to instantaneously summon forth the location of the illusive treasure. Our careful observer of human nature knows that an examination of the scene is needed. Invited to Ansteys, the couple's ransacked family seat, Miss Marple ensconces herself in a household that has perhaps been too thoroughly investigated... moreMiss Marple is enjoying a party when she is accosted by a pair of lovebirds who think that a recently deceased uncle has buried their inheritance. The naïve pair expect her to instantaneously summon forth the location of the illusive treasure. Our careful observer of human nature knows that an examination of the scene is needed. Invited to Ansteys, the couple's ransacked family seat, Miss Marple ensconces herself in a household that has perhaps been too thoroughly investigated. She regales its members with what appear to be meaningless, infuriating anecdotes. Little do they know their importance and where they will lead!Librarian's note: this entry relates to the short story, "Strange Jest." Collections and the other stories by the author are located elsewhere on Goodreads. The Miss Marple series includes twelve novels and 20 short stories. Entries for the short stories can be found by searching Goodreads for: "a Miss Marple Short Story." less

It's an original concept from Agatha Christie: a weekly gathering of murder mystery fans. Each week one of them challenges the rest of the group with a new mystery. Who can rise to the challenge?And now the first. After a supper of canned lobster and a dessert of trifle, three people became ill. One of them, Mrs. Jones, died... moreIt's an original concept from Agatha Christie: a weekly gathering of murder mystery fans. Each week one of them challenges the rest of the group with a new mystery. Who can rise to the challenge?And now the first. After a supper of canned lobster and a dessert of trifle, three people became ill. One of them, Mrs. Jones, died. A bout of botulism was suspected but could it have been more than that? Sir Henry Clithering, the former head of Scotland Yard, recounts this story of a recent case to the Tuesday Night Club assembled at Miss Marple's house in St. Mary Mead. The group are keen to delve deeper as he asks whether any of them can resolve it. In the corner sat Miss Marple, knitting and listening.Librarian's note: this entry relates to the short story, "The Tuesday Night Club." Collections and other stories by the author are located elsewhere on Goodreads. The Miss Marple series includes twelve novels and 20 short stories. Entries for the short stories can be found by searching Goodreads for: "a Miss Marple Short Story." less