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This omnibus gathers several of Agatha Christie’s celebrated Miss Marple stories, arranged into three volumes. The first contains early works like "The Body in the Library" (1942) and "The Moving Finger" (1943). Volume two offers later adventures including the Caribbean mystery "A Pocket Full of Rye" (1953). The third volume showcases later Miss Marple thrillers such as "Nemesis" (1971) and "The Murder at the Vicarage" (1930). Each story highlights Christie’s deft dialogue, intricate plots, and the beloved village-detective’s keen observational skills.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Agatha Christie
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