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The Body in the Library

Series: Marple
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The Body in the Library by Agatha Christie is a gripping crime and thriller novel featuring Miss Marple. The story begins when a guest's lifeless body is discovered in the library of Colonel and Mrs Bantry's home. As the investigation unfolds, Miss Marple employs her keen observational skills to unravel the mystery, revealing hidden connections and deceptions in the process.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy a classic whodunit set in an English country house, complete with surprising twists and the intuitive sleuthing of Miss Marple. Dive into the intrigue and mystery as the charming detective unravels the secrets behind an unexpected crime scene. If sophisticated puzzlers filled with suspense are your thing, this tale will captivatingly entertain you.

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The Body in the Library

A young woman found murdered A scandal in the making

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A young woman found murdered. A scandal in the making.

When Mrs Bantry wakes to find a body in her library, there’s only one woman to call: her good friend Jane Marple. But she hasn’t called her old friend for comfort. The body in her library has been murdered and Miss Marple is so very good at solving murders.

Her investigations uncover a scandal far darker than either of them could have imagined, and this time she may be out of her depth.

Never underestimate Miss Marple.

‘Christie always defied expectations, not only in her legendary twists and reveals, but also in the underestimated detectives she created as her heroes. The villains never see these sleuths coming – and that’s half the fun.’
Leigh Bardugo

‘One of the most ingeniously contrived of all her murder stories.’
Birmingham Post

The Body in the Library by Agatha Christie invites readers into a captivating mystery that only Miss Marple can unravel.

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The reviews highlight Agatha Christie's unparalleled status in the mystery genre, with accolades underscoring her lasting influence on crime fiction. She is celebrated for her deep insights into human nature and her impeccable plotting. Her work continues to cast a long shadow over the literary world, demonstrating her wide-reaching impact and enduring popularity.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008589110

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Agatha Christie was born in Torquay in 1890 and became, quite simply, the best-selling novelist in history. Her first novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, written towards the end of the First World War, introduced us to Hercule Poirot, who was to become the most popular detective in crime fiction since Sherlock Holmes. She is known throughout the world as the Queen of Crime. Her books have sold over a billion copies in the English language and another billion in over 100 foreign countries. She is the author of 80 crime novels and short story collections, 19 plays, and six novels under the name of Mary Westmacott.

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