The Murder At The Vicarage; The Mirror Crack'D From Side To Side
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Two of Agatha Christie's most beloved Miss Marple mysteries are united in this omnibus edition, bringing together the sharp wit and unassuming brilliance of St. Mary Mead's most celebrated amateur sleuth. The Murder at the Vicarage introduces readers to Miss Jane Marple as she unravels the shocking killing of the disagreeable Colonel Protheroe, found shot dead in the local vicar's study — a crime that implicates nearly every soul in the village. The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side transports the now-elderly Marple into the glamorous yet treacherous world of Hollywood, when a film star's visit to the village ends in poisoning and a web of secrets stretching back decades. Christie's genius lies in her masterful manipulation of the reader's assumptions, deploying a cast of seemingly ordinary characters to conceal the most extraordinary of villains. These two novels stand as cornerstones of the golden age of detective fiction, illustrating her unrivalled ability to construct an airtight puzzle whilst simultaneously delivering a warm, incisive portrait of English village life. Presented here in a complete and unabridged format, this pairing is essential for any devotee of classic crime — and for the uninitiated, it offers an irresistible entry point into the world of one of literature's most enduring detectives. Who says the quietest village hides the most innocent secrets?
Author: Agatha Christie
Format: Hardback
Genre: Crime fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Two of Agatha Christie's most beloved Miss Marple mysteries are united in this omnibus edition, bringing together the sharp wit and unassuming brilliance of St. Mary Mead's most celebrated amateur sleuth. The Murder at the Vicarage introduces readers to Miss Jane Marple as she unravels the shocking killing of the disagreeable Colonel Protheroe, found shot dead in the local vicar's study — a crime that implicates nearly every soul in the village. The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side transports the now-elderly Marple into the glamorous yet treacherous world of Hollywood, when a film star's visit to the village ends in poisoning and a web of secrets stretching back decades. Christie's genius lies in her masterful manipulation of the reader's assumptions, deploying a cast of seemingly ordinary characters to conceal the most extraordinary of villains. These two novels stand as cornerstones of the golden age of detective fiction, illustrating her unrivalled ability to construct an airtight puzzle whilst simultaneously delivering a warm, incisive portrait of English village life. Presented here in a complete and unabridged format, this pairing is essential for any devotee of classic crime — and for the uninitiated, it offers an irresistible entry point into the world of one of literature's most enduring detectives. Who says the quietest village hides the most innocent secrets?