A Murder is Announced - Agatha Christie
Agatha Christie
- Pages · 320 pages
- Publication Date · 30/07/2026
- Genre · Classic fiction (pre c 1945)
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
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