A Murder is Announced
byAgatha Christie
An ordinary villageA shocking announcementOne 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
Language
en
Published on
16/02/2023
Pages
320
Format
Hardback
ISBN
9780008611941
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