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Miss Marple: The Complete Short Stories

Agatha Christie
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Miss Marple: The Complete Short Stories

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1997

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Agatha Christie

Miss Marple: The Complete Short Stories

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1997
Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

England • 1920s-1950s

Publication Year

1997

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

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Miss Marple: The Complete Short Stories by Agatha Christie features a collection of stories focused on the astute amateur detective, Miss Marple. Through titles like "The Blue Geranium" and "The Blood-Stained Pavement," readers witness her keen observational skills and problem-solving abilities as she unravels mysteries in her quaint village of St. Mary Mead and beyond.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Contemplative

Nostalgic

Informative

Reviews & Readership

4.4

18,379 ratings

84%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Miss Marple: The Complete Short Stories by Agatha Christie delights with its masterful storytelling and clever plots, showcasing Christie's talent. Readers praise the sharp wit and charming characterization of Miss Marple. Some note the stories' brevity limits depth, but overall, it's a captivating collection for mystery enthusiasts.

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Who Should Read Miss Marple: The Complete Short Stories?

Readers who enjoy Miss Marple: The Complete Short Stories likely appreciate classic British mysteries filled with clever detective work. Fans of Arthur Conan Doyle's The Complete Sherlock Holmes or Dorothy L. Sayers' Lord Peter Wimsey Series will find similar intrigue in Christie's engaging and timeless whodunits.

4.4

18,379 ratings

84%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

England • 1920s-1950s

Publication Year

1997

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16+ years

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