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This page lists novels and story collections that feature Miss Marple.

The Murder at the Vicarage

Agatha Christie

1930

The first Miss Marple novel.

"'Anyone who murdered Colonel Protheroe,' declared the parson, brandishing a carving knife above a joint of roast beef, 'would be doing the world at large a service!' It was a careless remark for a man of the cloth. And one which was to come back and haunt the clergyman just a few hours later. From seven potential murderers, Miss Marple must seek out the suspect who has both motive and opportunity."

The Thirteen Problems

Agatha Christie

1932

Miss Marple short stories.

"One Tuesday evening a group gathers at Miss Marple's house and the conversation turns to unsolved crimes… The case of the disappearing bloodstains; the thief who committed his crime twice over; the message on the death-bed of a poisoned man which read 'heap of fish'; the strange case of the invisible will; a spiritualist who warned that 'Blue Geranium' meant death… Now pit your wits against the powers of deduction of the Tuesday Night Club."

• The Tuesday Night Club
• The Idol House of Astarte
• Ingots of Gold
• The Blood-Stained Pavement
• Motive v. Opportunity
• The Thumb Mark 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

The Regatta Mystery and Other Stories

Agatha Christie

1939

A US short story collection featuring Hercule Poirot, Miss Marple or Parker Pyne.

"There's a body in a trunk; a dead girl's reflection is caught in a mirror; and one corpse is back from the grave, while another is envisioned in the recurring nightmare of a terrified eccentric. What's behind such ghastly misdeeds? Try money, revenge, passion, and pleasure. With multiple motives, multiple victims, and multiple suspects, it's going to take a multitude of talent to solve these clever crimes."

• The Regatta Mystery
• The Mystery of the Baghdad Chest
• How Does Your Garden Grow?
• Problem at Pollensa Bay
• Yellow Iris
• Miss Marple Tells a Story
• The Dream
• In a Glass Darkly
• Problem at Sea

The Body in the Library

Agatha Christie

1942

A Miss Marple novel.

"It's seven in the morning. The Bantrys wake to find the body of a young woman in their library. She is wearing evening dress and heavy make-up, which is now smeared across her cheeks. But who is she? How did she get there? And what is the connection with another dead girl, whose charred remains are later discovered in an abandoned quarry? The respectable Bantrys invite Miss Marple to solve the mystery… before tongues start to wag."

The Moving Finger

Agatha Christie

1943

A Miss Marple novel.

"Lymstock is a town with more than its share of shameful secrets – a town where even a sudden outbreak of anonymous hate-mail causes only a minor stir. But all that changes when one of the recipients, Mrs Symmington, commits suicide. Her final note said 'I can't go on'. Only Miss Marple questions the coroner's verdict of suicide. Was this the work of a poison-pen? Or of a poisoner?"

A Murder Is Announced

Agatha Christie

1950

A Miss Marple novel.

"The villagers of Chipping Cleghorn, including Jane Marple, are agog with curiosity over an advertisement in the local gazette which reads: 'A murder is announced and will take place on Friday October 29th, at Little Paddocks at 6.30 p.m.' A childish practical joke? Or a hoax intended to scare poor Letitia Blacklock? Unable to resist the mysterious invitation, a crowd begins to gather at Little Paddocks at the appointed time when, without warning, the lights go out."

Three Blind Mice and Other Stories

Agatha Christie

1950

A US short story collection featuring Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple.

"A classic compendium of mystery and suspense, crime and detection, whose title novella served as the basis for The Mousetrap, the longest running stage play in the history of the London theater."

• Three Blind Mice
• Strange Jest
• The Tape-Measure Murder
• The Case of the Perfect Maid
• The Case of the Caretaker
• The Third Floor Flat
• The Adventure of Johnny Waverly
• Four-and-Twenty Blackbirds
• The Love Detectives

They Do It with Mirrors

Agatha Christie

1952

A Miss Marple novel.

"Miss Marple senses danger when she visits a friend living in a Victorian mansion which doubles as a rehabilitiation centre for delinquents. Her fears are confirmed when a youth fires a revolver at the administrator, Lewis Serrocold. Neither is injured. But a mysterious visitor, Mr Gilbrandsen, is less fortunate – shot dead simultaneously in another part of the building. Pure coincidence? Miss Marple thinks not, and vows to discover the real reason for Mr Gilbrandsen's visit."

A Pocket Full of Rye

Agatha Christie

1953

A Miss Marple novel.

"Rex Fortescue, king of a financial empire, was sipping tea in his 'counting house' when he suffered an agonising and sudden death. On later inspection, the pockets of the deceased were found to contain traces of cereals. Yet, it was the incident in the parlour which confirmed Jane Marple's suspicion that here she was looking at a case of crime by rhyme."

4.50 from Paddington

Agatha Christie

1957

A Miss Marple novel.

"For an instant the two trains ran together, side by side. In that frozen moment, Elspeth witnessed a murder. Helplessly, she stared out of her carriage window as a man remorselessly tightened his grip around a woman's throat. The body crumpled. Then the other train drew away. But who, apart from Miss Marple, would take her story seriously? After all, there were no suspects, no other witnesses… and no corpse."

The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding

Agatha Christie

1960

Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple short stories.

"Agatha Christie's seasonal Poirot and Marple short story collection. First came a sinister warning to Poirot not to eat any plum pudding… then the discovery of a corpse in a chest… next, an overheard quarrel that led to murder… the strange case of the dead man who altered his eating habits… and the puzzle of the victim who dreamt his own suicide. What links these five baffling cases? The little grey cells of Monsieur Hercule Poirot!"

• The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding, or The Theft of the Royal Ruby (Poirot)
• The Mystery of the Spanish Chest (Poirot)
• The Under Dog (Poirot)
• Four and Twenty Blackbirds (Poirot)
• The Dream (Poirot)
• Greenshaw's Folly (Miss Marple)

Murder Preferred

Agatha Christie

1960

A Poirot and Miss Marple omnibus.

An omnibus that brings together the three novels: The Patriotic Murders; A Murder Is Announced; and Murder in Retrospect. (Note that The Patriotic Murders was originally published in the UK as One, Two, Buckle My Shoe and Murder In Retrospect was originally published in the UK as Five Little Pigs.

Double Sin and Other Stories

Agatha Christie

1961

A US short story collection featuring Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple.

"Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot both make appearances in Agatha Christie's Double Sin and Other Stories, a sterling collection of short mystery fiction that offers double the suspense, surprise, and fun."

• Double Sin
• Wasp's Nest
• The Theft of the Royal Ruby
• The Dressmaker's Doll
• Greenshaw's Folly
• The Double Clue
• The Last Seance
• Sanctuary

The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side

Agatha Christie

1962

A Miss Marple novel.

"One minute, silly Heather Badcock had been gabbling on at her movie idol, the glamorous Marina Gregg. The next, Heather suffered a massive seizure. But for whom was the deadly poison really intended? Marina's frozen expression suggested she had witnessed something horrific. But, while others searched for material evidence, Jane Marple conducted a very different investigation – into human nature."

A Caribbean Mystery

Agatha Christie

1964

A Miss Marple novel.

"As Jane Marple sat basking in the Caribbean sunshine she felt mildly discontented with life. True, the warmth eased her rheumatism, but here in paradise nothing ever happened. Eventually, her interest was aroused by an old soldier's yarn about a strange coincidence. Infuriatingly, just as he was about to show her an astonishing photograph, the Major's attention wandered. He never did finished the story."

At Bertram's Hotel

Agatha Christie

1965

A Miss Marple novel.

"When Miss Marple comes up from the country for a holiday in London, she finds what she's looking for at Bertram's Hotel: traditional decor, impeccable service and an unmistakable atmosphere of danger behind the highly polished veneer. Yet, not even Miss Marple can foresee the violent chain of events set in motion when an eccentric guest makes his way to the airport on the wrong day."

13 for Luck! A Selection of Mystery Stories

Agatha Christie

1966

A collection of short stories featuring Hercule Poirot, Jane Marple, Harley Quin, Mr Parker Pyne, Tommy and Tuppence, and Inspector Evans.

"Brain-twisters, spine-chilling perils, secret codes, daring deductions, well-hidden clues, suspicious-looking characters—these are just a few of the tantalizing ingredients."

• Nemean Lion
• Girdle Of Hyppolita
• Blue Geranium
• Four Suspects
• Bird With The Broken Wing
• Face Of Helen
• Regatta Mystery
• Problem At Pollensa Bay
• Veiled Lady
• Market Basing Mystery
• Tape-Measure Murder
• Unbreakable Alibi
• Accident

13 Clues for Miss Marple

Agatha Christie

1967

A US Miss Marple short story collection.

"Thirteen stories of mystery and suspense."

• Tape-Measure Murder
• Strange Jest
• Sanctuary
• Greenshaw’s Folly
• Perfect Maid
• Caretaker
• Blue Geranium
• Companion
• Four Suspects
• Motive v. Opportunity
• Thumbmark Of St Peter
• Bloodstained Pavement
• Herb Of Death

Murder In Our Midst

Agatha Christie

1967

A Miss Marple omnibus.

An omnibus that brings together the three novels: The Body in the Library; The Murder at the Vicarage; and The Moving Finger.

Nemesis

Agatha Christie

1971

A Miss Marple novel.

"In utter disbelief Miss Marple read the letter addressed to her from the recently deceased Mr Rafiel – an acquaintance she had met briefly on her travels. Recognising in Miss Marple a natural flair for justice, Mr Rafiel had left instructions for her to investigate a crime after his death. The only problem was, he had failed to tell her who was involved or where and when the crime had been committed. It was most intriguing."

Sleeping Murder: Miss Marple's Last Case

Agatha Christie

1976

A Miss Marple novel.

"Soon after Gwenda moved into her new home, odd things started to happen. Despite her best efforts to modernise the house, she only succeeded in dredging up its past. Worse, she felt an irrational sense of terror every time she climbed the stairs… In fear, Gwenda turned to Miss Marple to exorcise her ghosts. Between them, they were to solve a ‘perfect’ crime committed many years before."

Miss Marple's 6 Final Cases and 2 Other Stories

Agatha Christie

1979

A Miss Marple novel.

"First, the mystery man in the church with a bullet-wound… then, the riddle of a dead man’s buried treasure… the curious conduct of a caretaker after a fatal riding accident… the corpse and a tape-measure… the girl framed for theft… and the suspect accused of stabbing his wife with a dagger. Six gripping cases with one thing in common – the astonishing deductive powers of Miss Marple. Also includes two non-Marple mysteries."

• Sanctuary
• Strange Jest
• Tape-Measure Murder
• The Case of the Caretaker
• The Case of the Perfect Maid
• Miss Marple Tells a Story
• The Dressmaker's Doll
• In a Glass Darkly

Five Complete Miss Marple Novels

Agatha Christie

1980

A Miss Marple omnibus.

An omnibus that brings together the five novels: The Mirror Crack'd; A Caribbean Mystery; Nemesis; What Mrs. McGillicuddy Saw!; and The Body in the Library.

Miss Marple Omnibus: Volume I

Agatha Christie

1997

A Miss Marple omnibus.

A Poirot omnibus that brings together the four novels: Body in the Library; The Moving Finger; A Murder is Announced; and 4.50 from Paddington.

Miss Marple Omnibus: Volume II

Agatha Christie

1997

A Miss Marple omnibus.

A Poirot omnibus that brings together the four novels: A Caribbean Mystery; Pocket Full of Rye; Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side; and They Do It with Mirrors.

Miss Marple Omnibus: Volume III

Agatha Christie

1997

A Miss Marple omnibus.

A Poirot omnibus that brings together the four novels: Murder at the Vicarage; Nemesis; Sleeping Murder; and At Bertram's Hotel.

Miss Marple And Mystery: the Complete Short Stories

Agatha Christie

2008

Miss Marple and other short stories.

All 21 Miss Marple short stories plus 34 other stand-alone short stories.

Miss Marple: the Complete Short Stories

Agatha Christie

2011

Miss Marple short stories.

20 Miss Marple short stories.