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Miss Marple's Final Cases
The collection is the final book by Agatha Christie, it includes Miss Marple Tells a Story, Strange Jest, The Tape-Measure Murder, The Case of the Caretaker, The Case of the Perfect Maid and Sanctuary. Despite the title, the six Marple stories recount cases from the middle of her career, rather than her final adventures, and all are reprinted from earlier collections.
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Double Sin and Other Stories : Thriller Detective
This short story collection was published in the United States in 1961. It has not been published in the UK. Double Sin and Other Stories contains the following eight short stories: Double Sin, Wasp's Nest, The Theft of the Royal Ruby, The Dressmaker's Doll, Greenshaw's Folly, The Double Clue, The ...
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Sanctuary : Murder Mystery
Diana Harmon arrives at the local church only to discover a dying man. His final words are hard to understand but she can make out the word ‘sanctuary’. Who is behind this poor man’s murder? And why are his relatives so keen to have his coat back? Perhaps Miss Marple ...
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Strange Jest : Thriller
Jane Helier’s friends, Edward Rossiter and Charmain Stroud are saddened by the news of their Uncle’s death, especially as the inheritance he promised them has come to nothing. But is that really the case? In this short story Miss Marple is reunited with Jane Helier who first appeared in The ...
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Tape-Measure Murder : Murder Mystery
The village of St Mary Mead is shocked by the tragic murder of Mrs Spenlow but one man doesn’t appear affected at all – her husband! When he claims to have been visiting Miss Marple on her request, his alibi is quickly called into account. Did he indeed murder his ...
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The Case of the Caretaker : Murder Mystery
Poor Miss Marple is in bed with flu. When Dr Haydock visits her he brings a manuscript he has written for her to read. His story is a complex one and is based on real events which ended in a tragic death. But the doctor is convinced it was no ...