A Murder is Announced by Agatha Christie

A Murder is Announced (Miss Marple Mysteries)

by Agatha Christie

An ordinary village A shocking announcement

One morning the villagers of Chipping Cleghorn wake to find a strange notice in their papers:

‘A murder is announced and will take place on Friday, October 29th, at Little Paddocks at 6.30pm.’

Suspecting this is just a joke, they gather for some evening entertainment.

Then a gunshot is heard.

In desperation, the police turn to an old lady whose hobbies are gardening, gossiping – and solving murders.

After all, old ladies know better than anyone exactly what goes on in quiet English villages…

Never underestimate Miss Marple

‘The queen of jaw-dropping, heart-stopping twists.’
Karen M. McManus

‘Establishes firmly her claim to the throne of detection. The plot is as ingenious as ever… the dialogue both wise and witty; while the suspense is maintained very skilfully until the final revelation.’
A.A. Milne

Reviewed by nannah on

4 of 5 stars

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Very refreshing read! This is actually the first Agatha Christie book (let alone mystery book in general) that I've ever read and I enjoyed it immensely!! Her writing style is so charming and fun to read, and the way she shows the readers her characters is expertly done and very enjoyable. :)



I'm not an avid mystery fan so this is like a vacation kind of book, away from all the more intense novels. But I'll definitely read Agatha Christie again! :D

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