Marple
“Each author captures Christie—and Marple—perfectly, while also displaying just a bit of her own unique touch.”
Washington Post
A South Florida Sun Sentinel Pick of Best Mysteries of 2022
An Amazon Editor’s Top Pick in Mysteries
A brand new collection of short stories featuring the Queen of Mystery’s legendary detective Jane Marple, penned by twelve remarkable bestselling and acclaimed authors.
One doesn't stop at one murder.
Jane Marple is an elderly lady from the English village of St. Mary Mead who possesses an uncanny knack for solving even the most perplexing puzzles. Now, for the first time in forty-five years, Agatha Christie’s beloved character returns to the page for a globe-trotting tour of crime and detection.
This collection of twelve original short stories, all featuring Jane Marple, will introduce the character to a whole new generation. Each author reimagines Agatha Christie’s Marple through their own unique perspective while staying true to the hallmarks of a traditional mystery.
Naomi Alderman
Leigh Bardugo
Alyssa Cole
Lucy Foley
Elly Griffiths
Natalie Haynes
Jean Kwok
Val McDermid
Karen M. McManus
Dreda Say Mitchell
Kate Mosse
Ruth Ware
Full narrator list: Alex Kingston, Adjoa Andoh, Miriam Margolyes, Celia Imrie, Chipo Chung, Adrian Scarborough, Anna Chancellor, Alison Steadman, Jodhi May, Cathy Tyson, Ramon Tikaram.
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