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Miss Marple Series

12 primary works • 43 total works
Miss Marple was first introduced in the short stories of The Thirteen Problems and then in the novel Murder at the Vicarage. The series has 12 novels and 20 short stories.

Note that "Nemesis" should be read AFTER "A Caribbean Mystery".

Book 0.5

The Thirteen Problems
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3.94 · 37756 Ratings · 2716 Reviews · published 1932 · 343 editions
The Tuesday Night Club is the name for a varied gr…

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    Book 1

    Murder at the Vicarage
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    4.05     · 196158 Ratings · 8062 Reviews · published 1930 · 466 editions
    ‘Anyone who murdered Colonel Protheroe,’ declared …

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    Book 1.5

    The Regatta Mystery and Other Stories
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    3.86     · 10938 Ratings · 679 Reviews · published 1939 · 84 editions
    A collection of nine of Agatha Christie's intrigui…

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    Book 2

    The Body in the Library
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    3.82     · 113885 Ratings · 7705 Reviews · published 1942 · 509 editions
    It’s seven in the morning. The Bantrys wake to fin…

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    Book 3

    The Moving Finger
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    3.86     · 51517 Ratings · 4185 Reviews · published 1942 · 7 editions
    The placid village of Lymstock seems the perfect p…

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    Book 4

    A Murder Is Announced
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    4.01     · 77153 Ratings · 5042 Reviews · published 1950 · 208 editions
    "A Murder is Announced" is a staple of crime ficti…

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    Book 5

    They Do It With Mirrors
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    3.78     · 41261 Ratings · 2680 Reviews · published 1952 · 178 editions
    A man is shot at in a juvenile reform home – but s…

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    Book 6

    A Pocket Full of Rye
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    3.92     · 47991 Ratings · 2910 Reviews · published 1953 · 4 editions
    A handful of grain is found in the pocket of a mur…

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    Book 7

    4:50 from Paddington
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    3.96     · 69498 Ratings · 4466 Reviews · published 1957 · 85 editions
    For an instant the two trains ran together, going …

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    Book 8

    The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side
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    3.95     · 49733 Ratings · 2882 Reviews · published 1962 · 138 editions
    One minute, silly Heather Badcock had been gabbing…

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    Book 9

    A Caribbean Mystery
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    3.85     · 46486 Ratings · 3160 Reviews · published 1964 · 305 editions
    There is no rest or relaxation for Miss Marple. Ag…

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    Book 10

    At Bertram's Hotel
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    3.67     · 29052 Ratings · 2835 Reviews · published 1940 · 520 editions
    This old-fashioned London hotel may not be quite a…

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    Book 11

    Nemesis
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    3.87     · 40701 Ratings · 2601 Reviews · published 1971 · 291 editions
    In utter disbelief, Jane Marple read the letter ad…

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    Book 12

    Sleeping Murder
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    3.98     · 47411 Ratings · 3110 Reviews · published 1976 · 30 editions
    Our indomitable Miss Marple turns ghost hunter and…

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    Book 12.5

    Miss Marple: The Complete Short Stories
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    4.21     · 13604 Ratings · 956 Reviews · published 1985 · 4 editions
    At last - all 20 Miss Marple short stories in a si…

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    Book 12.6

    Miss Marple's Final Cases
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    3.76     · 10401 Ratings · 700 Reviews · published 1979 · 2 editions
    A collection of Miss Marple short story mysteries,…

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    Book 1-12

    The Complete Miss Marple Collection
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    4.60     · 657 Ratings · 37 Reviews · published 2013 · 3 editions
    The complete eBook collection of the twelve Miss M…

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    Book SS 1

    The Tuesday Night Club
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    4.22     · 2406 Ratings · 133 Reviews · published 1927 · 11 editions
    It's an original concept from Agatha Christie: a w…

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    Book SS 2

    The Idol House of Astarte: A Miss Marple Short Story
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    3.76     · 809 Ratings · 69 Reviews · published 1928 · 7 editions
    Years ago, a murder was committed on the night of …

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    Book SS 3

    Ingots of Gold: A Miss Marple Short Story
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    3.63     · 702 Ratings · 60 Reviews · published 1928 · 7 editions
    Raymond West approaches the Tuesday Night Club wit…

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    Book SS 4

    The Bloodstained Pavement: A Miss Marple Short Story
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    3.82     · 906 Ratings · 71 Reviews · published 1928 · 10 editions
    Joyce Lempriere tells the Tuesday Night Club of an…

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    Book SS 5

    Motive v. Opportunity: A Miss Marple Short Story
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    3.85     · 663 Ratings · 50 Reviews · published 1928 · 4 editions
    At a meeting of the Tuesday Night Club, attorney M…

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    Book SS 6

    The Thumb Mark of St. Peter: A Miss Marple Short Story
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    3.94     · 830 Ratings · 52 Reviews · published 1928 · 8 editions
    Fifteen years ago, Miss Marple's niece, Mabel Denm…

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    Book SS 7

    The Blue Geranium: A Miss Marple Short Story
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    3.77     · 1356 Ratings · 99 Reviews · published 1929 · 9 editions
    On this occasion, the Tuesday Night Club mystery l…

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    Book SS 8

    The Companion: A Miss Marple Short Story
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    3.97     · 813 Ratings · 64 Reviews · published 1930 · 6 editions
    Dr. Lloyd recalls some strange events for the Tues…

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    Book SS 9

    The Four Suspects: A Miss Marple Short Story
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    3.78     · 1172 Ratings · 83 Reviews · published 1930 · 13 editions
    A doctor who helped bring about the downfall of a …

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    Book SS 10

    A Christmas Tragedy: A Short Story
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    3.83     · 2330 Ratings · 173 Reviews · published 1930 · 10 editions

    Previously published in the print anthology The Th…

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    Book SS 11

    The Herb of Death: A Miss Marple Short Story
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    3.74     · 610 Ratings · 50 Reviews · published 1930 · 8 editions
    Another interesting short story featuring Miss Mar…

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    Book SS 12

    The Affair at the Bungalow: A Miss Marple Short Story
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    3.87     · 1153 Ratings · 74 Reviews · published 1930 · 5 editions
    A beautiful actress recounts a mysterious tale abo…

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    Book SS 13

    Death by Drowning: A Miss Marple Short Story
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    3.71     · 1134 Ratings · 103 Reviews · published 1932 · 7 editions
    A young girl finds out she’s pregnant. They say sh…

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    Book SS 14

    Miss Marple Tells a Story: A Miss Marple Short Story
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    3.90     · 997 Ratings · 66 Reviews · published 1934 · 6 editions
    A man is accused of stabbing his wife in the chest…

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    Book SS 15

    Strange Jest: A Miss Marple Short Story
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    3.60     · 851 Ratings · 73 Reviews · published 1941 · 9 editions
    Miss Marple is enjoying a party when she is accost…

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    Book SS 16

    The Tape-Measure Murder: A Miss Marple Short Story
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    3.70     · 1604 Ratings · 116 Reviews · published 1941 · 6 editions
    Miss Politt has been waiting and waiting for Mrs. …

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    Book SS 17

    The Case of the Perfect Maid: A Miss Marple Short Story
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    3.71     · 2114 Ratings · 157 Reviews · published 1942 · 12 editions
    When her maid asks Miss Marple to intervene in the…

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    Book SS 15-17

    Three Blind Mice and Other Stories
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    3.80     · 18674 Ratings · 1263 Reviews · published 1950 · 176 editions
    The feature of this nine short story collection is…

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    Book SS 18

    The Case of the Caretaker
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    3.67     · 1213 Ratings · 91 Reviews · published 1941 · 8 editions
    Doctor Haydock, the resident GP of St. Mary Mead, …

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    Book SS 19

    Sanctuary: A Miss Marple Short Story
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    3.80     · 946 Ratings · 73 Reviews · published 1954 · 6 editions
    Bunch, engrossed in her flower arrangements for th…

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    Book SS 20

    Greenshaw's Folly: A Miss Marple Short Story
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    3.81     · 1392 Ratings · 101 Reviews · published 1956 · 6 editions
    The elderly lady, and owner, at a strangely-constr…

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    Book SS 19-20

    Double Sin and Other Stories
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    3.75     · 6391 Ratings · 492 Reviews · published 1961 · 13 editions
    A superb collection of treats for mystery lovers, …

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    Book 1

    Murder at the Vicarage & The Mysterious Affair at Styles
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    4.02     · 160 Ratings · 15 Reviews · published 2012 · 5 editions
    Enjoy the first novels that brought the world two …

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    Book 2-4, 7

    Miss Marple Omnibus Volume 1: The Body in the Library / The Moving Finger / A Murder is Announced / 4:50 from Paddington
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    4.33     · 476 Ratings · 26 Reviews · published 1985 · 3 editions
    The first of three omnibus collections of Miss Jan…

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    Book 5-6, 8-9

    Miss Marple Omnibus Volume 2: A Caribbean Mystery / A Pocket Full of Rye / The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side / They Do It with Mirrors
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    4.30     · 301 Ratings · 15 Reviews · published 1993 · 3 editions
    The second of three omnibus collections of Miss Ja…

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    Book 1, 10-12

    Miss Marple Omnibus Volume 3: Murder at the Vicarage / Nemesis / Sleeping Murder / At Bertram's Hotel
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    4.29     · 194 Ratings · 13 Reviews · published 1996 · 6 editions
    The third of three omnibus collections of Miss Jan…

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