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The Murder at the Vicarage

By Agatha Christie
Series: Marple
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The Murder at the Vicarage is a classic whodunit set in the quiet village of St. Mary Mead, where an unpopular colonel is found dead in the vicarage study. The local vicar teams up with the astute Miss Marple to unravel the mystery, delving into the secrets and hidden motives of the villagers to uncover the truth. This gripping tale blends intrigue, suspense, and clever deductions.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate classic whodunits with a twist, as it introduces Miss Marple, a sharp-witted amateur detective. Set in a quaint English village, the novel combines intriguing characters, clever plotting, and subtle humour, making it a delightful read for fans of crime and mystery.

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The Murder at the Vicarage

A quiet English village A shocking murder An unlikely detective

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The Murder at the Vicarage

A quiet English village. A shocking murder. An unlikely detective.

Nobody liked Colonel Protheroe.

So when he’s found dead in the vicarage study, there’s no absence of suspects in the seemingly peaceful village of St Mary Mead.

In fact, Jane Marple can think of at least seven.

As gossip abounds in the parlours and kitchens of the parish, everyone becomes an amateur detective.

The police dismiss her as a prying busybody, but only the ingenious Miss Marple can uncover the truth . . .

Never underestimate Miss Marple.

‘Agatha Christie is the gateway drug to crime fiction both for readers and for writers.’
Val McDermid

‘Always keeps her reader enthralled and guessing to the end.’
Times Literary Supplement

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Reviews highlight Agatha Christie's timeless appeal and unrivalled mastery in crafting mystery novels. Critics praise her profound insight into human nature and acknowledge her influence on crime fiction writers worldwide. Her work stands unparalleled, displaying literary excellence only matched by the sales of Shakespeare and the Bible, providing readers with a deeply satisfying experience.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008196516

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 December 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 304

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Agatha Christie Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Series: Marple

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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