Miss Marple: The Complete Short Stories: A Miss Marple Collection

Agatha Christie

Nov 2013 · Miss Marple Mysteries Book 4 · Sold by Harper Collins

About this ebook

Miss Marple: The Complete Short Stories gathers together in one magnificent volume all of Agatha Christie’s short stories featuring her beloved intrepid investigator, Miss Marple. It’s an unparalleled compendium of murder, mayhem, mystery, and detection that represents some of the finest short form fiction in the crime fiction field, and is an essential omnibus for Christie fans.Described by her friend Dolly Bantry as “the typical old maid of fiction,” Miss Marple has lived almost her entire life in the sleepy hamlet of St. Mary Mead. Yet, by observing village life she has gained an unparalleled insight into human nature—and used it to devastating effect. As her friend Sir Henry Clithering, the ex-Commissioner of Scotland Yard, has been heard to say: “She’s just the finest detective God ever made”—and many Agatha Christie fans would agree.

Ratings and reviews

I've been a fan of Agatha Christie mysteries for nearly fifty years and was surprised to find these Miss Marple stories. I have read and reread many of her tales, but I don't recall ever having encountered this collection before. This series is especially notable for the forward by Agatha herself as well as the "about the author" section at the end. I continue to learn something new every time I peruse the genius of Agatha Christie.

What most intriguing about Miss Marple are about how 'simple' sometimes how she interprets things and connects dots. But the truth is it's the writer that diligently put those little information in very witty way. Definitely one of my fave book!

Such a pleasant read!!!

About the author

Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time, outsold only by the Bible and Shakespeare. Her books have sold more than a billion copies in English and another billion in a hundred foreign languages. She died in 1976, after a prolific career spanning six decades.