Mystery

Miss Marple

Agatha Christie

12 books

A sharp-eyed elderly spinster in the village of St Mary Mead sees through human nature better than any detective. Miss Marple proves that the most dangerous observer in any room is the quiet old lady in the corner.

Reading Order

  1. 1.

    A Murder is Announced

    Christie's own favourite Marple — a perfect standalone entry point.

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  2. 2.

    The Murder at the Vicarage

    Go back to the beginning once you're a Marple fan.

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  3. 3.

    The Body in the Library

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  4. 4.

    The Moving Finger

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  5. 5.

    A Caribbean Mystery

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