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Miss Marple Mysteries
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A Murder is Announced
A newspaper advertisement announces a murder at a specified time and location in Chipping Cleghorn. When the murder occurs exactly as advertised, Miss Marple assists the investigation and uncovers complex identities and motives, leading to the revelation of the murderer.
A Pocket Full of Rye
When a wealthy businessman is found dead, the nursery rhyme 'Sing a Song of Sixpence' becomes the key to solving the murder. Miss Marple solves the case by linking events and personalities to the verses of the rhyme, revealing both motive and the identity of the killer.
The Murder at the Vicarage
In Miss Marple's first case, the unpleasant Colonel Protheroe is found shot in the vicar's study, with numerous potential suspects. Through keen observation and understanding of human nature, Miss Marple unravels the complex relationships and motives in the village, ultimately revealing the unexpected murderer.
The Murder at the Vicarage
The story revolves around the murder of Colonel Protheroe in the vicar's study. Miss Marple, with her keen observation and understanding of human nature, identifies the real murderer through a careful piecing together of the clues. The resolution sees the unexpected culprit being brought to justice.
4:50 from Paddington
Miss Marple investigates after her friend witnesses a murder on a passing train. The search leads to the discovery of a body at the Crackenthorpe estate. Through careful deduction and enlisting the help of friends, Miss Marple identifies the murderer among the Crackenthorpe family members.
The Body in the Library
A young woman's body is found in the library of Gossington Hall. The investigation unfolds with many twists, but Miss Marple solves the mystery by matching the facts to human behavior she has observed before. The resolution involves exposing the intricate plot of the true killer, who tried to frame others.
The Moving Finger
When poisonous pen letters are sent to residents of Lymstock, a suicide and murder follow. Miss Marple aids the police, and by recognizing the emotional undercurrents in the town, she deduces the identity of the letter writer and murderer. The situation is resolved when the perpetrator is confronted and apprehended.
They Do It with Mirrors
Miss Marple visits a friend at Stonygates, an estate being used as a rehabilitation center for delinquents. After a murder happens, she uses her observational skills to unravel the secrets behind the facility, ultimately revealing the killer and preventing further tragedy.
The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side
At a reception in Gossington Hall, a woman dies after drinking a poisoned cocktail. Delving into the complex relationships and past events of the film star Marina Gregg, Miss Marple connects the murder to an old tragedy and unearths the motive and identity of the killer.
Sleeping Murder
In her last case, Miss Marple helps a young woman who experiences disturbing flashbacks about a murder she fears she's witnessed in her childhood home. Investigating the past, Miss Marple exposes long-buried secrets and identities, which leads to the resolution of the mystery and the unmasking of the murderer.
Nemesis
Miss Marple receives a posthumous request from her deceased friend to investigate a possible injustice. As she delves into the past and untangles the web of relationships and motives, Miss Marple reveals the truth about a series of murders and restores justice.
The Secret of Chimneys
While not a traditional Miss Marple story, she makes an appearance in this tale of political intrigue, stolen jewels, and murder at a grand estate named Chimneys. Miss Marple aids a young couple in unraveling the complex web of international conspiracies and historical secrets to prevent further murders and recover the stolen gems.
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