Originally published: New York : Berkley Books, 1985.
Contents:
From Double sin and other stories: From The thirteen problems: Sanctuary. The Idol House of Astarte ; Ingots of gold ; The bloodstained pavement ; Motive v. opportunity ; The thumbmark of St. Peter ; The blue geranium ; The companion ; The four suspects ; A Christmas tragedy ; The herb of death ; The affair at the bungalow ; Death by drowning -- From The regatta mystery and other stories: Miss Marple tells a story -- From Three blind mice and other stories: Strange jest ; The case of the perfect maid ; The case of the caretaker ; Tape-measure murder -- From Double sin and other stories: Greenshaw's folly ; Sanctuary.
Summary:
"Miss Marple: The Complete Story Collection gathers together in one magnificent volume all of Agatha Christies short stories featuring her beloved intrepid investigator, Miss Marple. Its 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 natureand used it to devastating effect. As her friend Sir Henry Clithering, the ex-Commissioner of Scotland Yard, has been heard to say: “Shes just the finest detective God ever made”and many Agatha Christie fans would agree."-- Provided by publisher.
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