Agatha Christie’s legendary sleuth, Jane Marple, returns to solve twelve baffling cases in this brand-new collection, penned by a host of acclaimed authors skilled in the fine art of mystery and murder: Naomi Alderman, Leigh Bardugo, Alyssa Cole, Lucy Foley, Elly Griffiths, Natalie Haynes, Jean Kwok, Val McDermid, Karen M. McManus, Dreda Say Mitchell, Kate Mosse and Ruth Ware.
“Marple is the best loved [detective]. Also the most influential.... It is Miss Marple who introduced the revolutionary notion that people are essentially the same wherever one goes.” —Los Angeles Times
Jane Marple is an elderly lady from St Mary Mead who possesses an uncanny knack for solving even the most perplexing puzzles. Now, for the first time in 45 years, Agatha Christie’s beloved character returns to the page for a globe-trotting tour of crime and detection. Join Marple as she travels through her sleepy English village and around the world.
Bringing a fresh twist to the hallmarks of a classic Agatha Christie mystery, these twelve esteemed writers have captured the sharp wit, unique voice, and droll ingenuity of the deceptively demure detective. A triumphant celebration of Christie’s legacy and essential reading for crime lovers, Marple is a timely reminder why Jane Marple remains one of the most famous detectives of all time.
"Each author captures Christie—and Marple—perfectly, while also displaying just a bit of her own unique touch.... This new and entertaining collection by some of our favorite writers will hook a new group of readers to the formidable Miss Marple." —Rhys Bowen, Washington Post
Who is Miss Marple?
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| British actor Joan Hickson in the role of Miss Marple for BBC TV |
Miss Marple is a fictional character created by the British author Agatha Christie. She is a detective who appears in a series of mystery novels and short stories, and is known for her sharp mind and ability to solve complex cases.
Miss Marple is an elderly spinster who lives in the small English village of St. Mary Mead. Despite her unassuming appearance and gentle demeanor, she possesses an excellent memory and a keen sense of observation, which allow her to solve even the most difficult of cases. She often draws on her knowledge of human nature and her experiences living in a small village to help her solve crimes.
Over the course of the Miss Marple series, she solves a wide variety of cases, from murders to thefts to blackmail schemes. Her investigations often involve piecing together clues and observing the behavior of suspects and witnesses, and she frequently works alongside local police officers to help solve crimes.
Miss Marple has become one of Agatha Christie's most beloved and enduring characters, and she has been portrayed in numerous film and television adaptations over the years. Her intelligence, wit, and determination have made her a popular figure in the detective genre, and she continues to captivate readers and viewers around the world.
Who was Agatha Christie?
Agatha Christie was an English writer who lived from 1890 to 1976. She is best known as the world's best-selling mystery writer and is often referred to as the "Queen of Crime". Christie wrote 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections, many of which feature her famous detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. Her works have sold over 2 billion copies in the English language and another billion in more than 100 other languages.
Some of her most famous novels include "Murder on the Orient Express" (1934), "Death on the Nile" (1937), "The Murder of Roger Ackroyd" (1926), and "And Then There Were None" (1939). In addition to her writing, Christie was also a playwright and wrote several stage productions, including "The Mousetrap," which is the longest-running play in the history of the West End theater.
Christie's works are known for their intricate plots, engaging characters, and surprising twists, and her legacy continues to be celebrated and studied in the world of crime fiction.
