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William Morrow (2022), 304 pages
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Fiction. Mystery. Short Stories. HTML: NATIONAL BESTSELLER "Each author captures Christie�??and Marple�??perfectly, while also displaying just a bit of her own unique touch. . . . This new and entertaining collection by some of our favorite writers will hook a new group of readers to the formidable Miss Marple." �?? Rhys Bowen, Washington Post "Marple is the best loved [detective]. Also the most influential. . . . It is Miss Marple who introduced the revolutionary notion that people are essentially the same wherever one goes." �?? Los Angeles Times Agatha Christie's legendary sleuth, Jane Marple, returns to solve twelve baffling cases in this brand-new collection, penned by a host of acclaimed authors skilled in the fine art of mystery and murder One doesn't stop at one murder... Jane Marple is an elderly lady from St Mary Mead who possesses an uncanny knack for solving even the most perplexing puzzles. Now, for the first time in 45 years, Agatha Christie's beloved character returns to the page for a globe-trotting tour of crime and detection. Join Marple as she travels through her sleepy English village and around the world. In St Mary Mead, a Christmas dinner is interrupted by unexpected guests; the Broadway stage in New York City is set for a dangerous improvisation; bad omens surround an untimely death aboard a cruise ship to Hong Kong; and a bestselling writer on holiday in Italy is caught in a nefarious plot. These and other crimes committed in the name of love, jealousy, blackmail, and revenge are ones that only the indomitable Jane Marple can solve. Bringing a fresh twist to the hallmarks of a classic Agatha Christie mystery, these twelve esteemed writers have captured the sharp wit, unique voice, and droll ingenuity of the deceptively demure detective. A triumphant celebration of Christie's legacy and essential reading for crime lovers, Marple is a timely reminder why Jane Marple remains one of the most famous detectives of al… (more)
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Publishers Weekly
In this disappointing anthology of authorized pastiches featuring Agatha Christie’s Jane Marple, some contributors fail to play fair with readers by not sharing the clues the elderly amateur sleuth relies on, and almost none of the tales effectively display her gifts at understanding human
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nature. Standing head-and-shoulders above the rest is Lucy Foley’s “Evil in Small Places,” set in the small town of Meon Maltravers, where Miss Marple is visiting an old school friend. Show Less
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LibraryThing member AmaliaGavea
‘’Here they were confronted by a stream of masked figures, marching past the front door to the house. They were like something from a medieval painting; demons and fiends come to carry the sinners away. The acrid scent of burning paraffin caught at the back of the throat. Several of them were
Evil in Small Places (Lucy Foley): Miss Marple visits a friend a few days after Guy Fawkes's Night. When a rather…hated woman is murdered, secrets will come to the surface in a story that ends with a bang. Excellent start and references to a number of well-known characters from Christie’s classic stories.
The Second Murder at the Vicarage (Val McDermid): Murder returns in our familiar vicarage. Unfortunately, this story seemed rather dull to me and cemented my opinion that McDermid is one of the most overrated writers out there…
Miss Marple Takes Manhattan (Alyssa Cole): In an exciting story full of the spirit of New York, Jane finds herself thrown into the glamour of Broadway.
The Unravelling (Natasha Haynes): A man is killed with a bow and an arrow in a story that read like the epitome of a snoozefest…
Miss Marple’s Christmas (Ruth Ware): A very atmospheric and spirited Christmas story that also pays tribute to the great Dorothy Sayers and one of her classic mysteries.
The Open Mind (Naomi Alderman): A rather interesting story that delves deep into the machinations of the academic community, the sexism, the ambitions.
The Jade Empress (Jean Kwok): On a ship to Hong Kong, the death of a father who is about to meet his son after many years reveals a game of revenge and money. I solved this one too quickly but it was an exciting story with poignant remarks on colonialism and an exciting dose of Chinese folklore.
A Deadly Wedding Day (Dreda Say Mitchell): A complex mystery involving the death of a wedding guest, family vices and greed. The writer stresses the blatant racism towards the Caribbean, its people and its culture.
Murder at the Villa Rosa (Rosa Elly Griffiths): A writer travels to a luxurious retreat in Naples with the intention of ‘’killing’’ his famous detective. he encounters a colourful cast and Miss Marple, along with certain strange coincidences…What started as a mystery worthy of Christie’s legacy became an absolute drivel with one of the most far-fetched, naive endings I’ve ever read.
The Murdering Sort (Karen M.McManus): Miss Marple’s brilliant nieces witnesses the death (or should we say murder?) of an eccentric patriarch in a beautiful story.
The Mystery of the Acid Soil (Kate Moss): A village in Chichester is struck by a series of deaths and a strange disappearance. Miss Marple is on her way there, unaware of the misfortunes. But a distraught curate and a weird death by tetanus will prompt her to solve yet another case. A well-written, albeit predictable, countryside mystery.
The Disappearance (Leigh Bardugo): A young man disappears, a woman is found dead. Secrets among the community are plenty and Miss Marple’s friend asks for help in a case which hides tragedies underneath its layers. In my opinion, this is the finest story in the collection.
‘’I wonder, sometimes, if there isn’t a concentration of evil in small places.’’
Many thanks to William Morrow and Edelweiss for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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beating drums. All carried lighted torches and several groups had hoisted aloft life-size, papier-mâché figures with hideously distorted features: oversized heads and bulging eyes, clad in the red robes and caps of Catholic cardinals. There was a strange hum of energy about the. It felt dangerous, even flammable - as though any second the very air might ignite. Miss Marple paused, staring: at once fascinated and repelled.’’Evil in Small Places (Lucy Foley): Miss Marple visits a friend a few days after Guy Fawkes's Night. When a rather…hated woman is murdered, secrets will come to the surface in a story that ends with a bang. Excellent start and references to a number of well-known characters from Christie’s classic stories.
The Second Murder at the Vicarage (Val McDermid): Murder returns in our familiar vicarage. Unfortunately, this story seemed rather dull to me and cemented my opinion that McDermid is one of the most overrated writers out there…
Miss Marple Takes Manhattan (Alyssa Cole): In an exciting story full of the spirit of New York, Jane finds herself thrown into the glamour of Broadway.
The Unravelling (Natasha Haynes): A man is killed with a bow and an arrow in a story that read like the epitome of a snoozefest…
Miss Marple’s Christmas (Ruth Ware): A very atmospheric and spirited Christmas story that also pays tribute to the great Dorothy Sayers and one of her classic mysteries.
The Open Mind (Naomi Alderman): A rather interesting story that delves deep into the machinations of the academic community, the sexism, the ambitions.
The Jade Empress (Jean Kwok): On a ship to Hong Kong, the death of a father who is about to meet his son after many years reveals a game of revenge and money. I solved this one too quickly but it was an exciting story with poignant remarks on colonialism and an exciting dose of Chinese folklore.
A Deadly Wedding Day (Dreda Say Mitchell): A complex mystery involving the death of a wedding guest, family vices and greed. The writer stresses the blatant racism towards the Caribbean, its people and its culture.
Murder at the Villa Rosa (Rosa Elly Griffiths): A writer travels to a luxurious retreat in Naples with the intention of ‘’killing’’ his famous detective. he encounters a colourful cast and Miss Marple, along with certain strange coincidences…What started as a mystery worthy of Christie’s legacy became an absolute drivel with one of the most far-fetched, naive endings I’ve ever read.
The Murdering Sort (Karen M.McManus): Miss Marple’s brilliant nieces witnesses the death (or should we say murder?) of an eccentric patriarch in a beautiful story.
The Mystery of the Acid Soil (Kate Moss): A village in Chichester is struck by a series of deaths and a strange disappearance. Miss Marple is on her way there, unaware of the misfortunes. But a distraught curate and a weird death by tetanus will prompt her to solve yet another case. A well-written, albeit predictable, countryside mystery.
The Disappearance (Leigh Bardugo): A young man disappears, a woman is found dead. Secrets among the community are plenty and Miss Marple’s friend asks for help in a case which hides tragedies underneath its layers. In my opinion, this is the finest story in the collection.
‘’I wonder, sometimes, if there isn’t a concentration of evil in small places.’’
Many thanks to William Morrow and Edelweiss for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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LibraryThing member Twink
New Miss Marple stories?! All written by some of my favorite authors?! Yes please!!
Marple: Twelve New Mysteries has just released and features fresh Marple tales from some of the best mystery authors around - Naomi Alderman, Leigh Bardugo, Alyssa Cole, Lucy Foley, Elly Griffiths, Natalie Haynes,
The details of this iconic character are used in all of these stories - her knitting, her prim and unassuming manner, her cozy village of St. Mary Mead, her nephew, author Raymond West and his wife, the respect Miss Marple has earned from her amateur sleuthing and more.
Some of the tales take us from St. Mary Mead to far off locations and some are closer to home. But what hasn't changed are her keen observational skills. I always enjoy the seemingly effortless way Miss Marple deduces who the culprit is. I'm with the supporting cast in each tale - just waiting for the final word on 'whodunit'.
I really enjoy short story collections. It's nice to stop and take a break with a cuppa to read a story or two and have the closure of a solved case. I can honestly say I enjoyed each and every story. I've read most of the contributors works and it was fun to see bits of their own styles in the Miss Marple stories.
Marple: Twelve New Mysteries has just released and features fresh Marple tales from some of the best mystery authors around - Naomi Alderman, Leigh Bardugo, Alyssa Cole, Lucy Foley, Elly Griffiths, Natalie Haynes,
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Jean Kwok, Val McDermid, Karen M. McManus, Dreda Say Mitchell, Kate Mosse and Ruth Ware. This collection has the seal of approval from Christie's estate. The details of this iconic character are used in all of these stories - her knitting, her prim and unassuming manner, her cozy village of St. Mary Mead, her nephew, author Raymond West and his wife, the respect Miss Marple has earned from her amateur sleuthing and more.
Some of the tales take us from St. Mary Mead to far off locations and some are closer to home. But what hasn't changed are her keen observational skills. I always enjoy the seemingly effortless way Miss Marple deduces who the culprit is. I'm with the supporting cast in each tale - just waiting for the final word on 'whodunit'.
I really enjoy short story collections. It's nice to stop and take a break with a cuppa to read a story or two and have the closure of a solved case. I can honestly say I enjoyed each and every story. I've read most of the contributors works and it was fun to see bits of their own styles in the Miss Marple stories.
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LibraryThing member Cecilturtle
Not all stories are even but they all blend remarkably well, picking up on all the little idiosyncrasies of Miss Marple and her entourage. Some are delightfully funny, others have a real mystery at their heart, and others yet are almost more like Christie than the esteemed author herself. I
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definitely enjoyed myself and would definitely recommend this volume to fans who will recognize the little allusions to the original series. Show Less
LibraryThing member smik
95 years after Miss Marple made her first appearance in 1927 in a short story called The Tuesday Night Club, here she comes to life again. I thoroughly enjoyed this collection of new Miss Marple short stories. The writers were committed to producing authentic and believable stories. Readers who
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know their Marple mysteries will recognise characters and settings that appeared in the original novels and short stories, as well as appreciating what each of these writers has tried to do. Show Less
LibraryThing member Maydacat
These twelve short stories have captured the essence of Jane Marple. In this collection, she is not only home, but travels away from St. Mary Mead to various locals, including New York City in the United States. Her reputation as a sleuth precedes her, and her talents are called upon when the local
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police are too slow in solving the crime. All these tales were entertaining, and I would be hard pressed to say which I liked best. They were all different, yet Miss Marple remained constant, and subtly in control. I think Agatha would approve! Show Less
LibraryThing member alaudacorax
On the whole, I was fairly satisfied with these. They are not great, but, then, neither were Christie's Miss Marple short stories—if anything, these were rather better, often bearing comparison with the novels.
With one exception, I never felt that the lead character wasn't Agatha Christie's Miss
I've given them three and a half stars—nothing special, but entertaining enough to while away a few hours.
With one exception, I never felt that the lead character wasn't Agatha Christie's Miss
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Marple. The one exception was the very last story, 'The Disappearance'by Leigh Bardugo. Sorry, but I couldn't believe in this character's behaviour as Miss Marple. Rather spoilt the set.I've given them three and a half stars—nothing special, but entertaining enough to while away a few hours.
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LibraryThing member Overgaard
Nicely put together - assortment of skilled and inventive writers - lots of fun
LibraryThing member PhilipJMac
This was an entertaining collection of short stories by different authors, all taking on their own spin of Agatha Christie’s amateur elderly sleuth, Miss Jane Marple. As with any type of collection like this, there will be some hits and misses, but for the most part, I was pleasantly surprised on
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the quality of most of these. A nice addition to any mystery collection. Show Less
LibraryThing member Sucharita1986
This is my first time reading Miss Marple by Agatha Christie. I had my fingers crossed right from the day I requested the book. Each story is written by a renowned author. All the stories are short and simple. Not entirely tricky ones in comparison to Agatha Christie. All the authors have justified
Definitely 5 stars to the book. Thanks to Netgalley and Harper Collins for providing me an opportunity to read and review the book.
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with the plot and given Miss Marple an interesting characterization. I really enjoyed all the stories. A perfect for readers who want to start reading Agatha Christie. The only thing you cannot expect from the book is action and adventure.Definitely 5 stars to the book. Thanks to Netgalley and Harper Collins for providing me an opportunity to read and review the book.
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LibraryThing member ramrak
Only read two stories. Not a patch on Agatha.
LibraryThing member cathyskye
For the first time in forty-five years, one of the best sleuths in all of crime fiction returns to investigate twelve new cases in Marple. Twelve authors put their own personal spin on beloved elderly spinster Jane Marple, making this quite enjoyable to read.
Readers get to revisit the vicarage,
All the stories are winners, and I have to admit that I do like how Miss Marple was "updated" by showing her help a young Chinese woman and an interracial couple. Even faces familiar to Marple fans are seen in a different light.
It was obvious to me that all the authors had fun writing their stories, but some seemed to have a bit more fun than others, and their stories really shone. Which ones? Val McDermid with her "The Second Murder at the Vicarage"; Elly Griffiths' "Murder at the Villa Rosa"; Karen M. McManus' "The Murdering Sort"; and Leigh Berdugo's "The Disappearance". These were my particular favorites although-- as I said-- all the stories are good.
This anthology breathes some life into Miss Jane Marple. Her deductive capabilities shine, and the authors made me laugh several times, especially when one mentioned the fact that all of Miss Marple's relatives could be assured of receiving one of her knitted blankets at one time or another.
Fans of Miss Marple should enjoy this anthology, and I wouldn't be surprised if she gains new devotees who experience her talents for the first time.
Readers get to revisit the vicarage,
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Gossington Hall, and other places in England, but they also get to see Jane solve crimes on Broadway in New York City, on Cape Cod, in Hong Kong, and on the Amalfi Coast in Italy-- mostly thanks to her nephew the novelist. All the stories are winners, and I have to admit that I do like how Miss Marple was "updated" by showing her help a young Chinese woman and an interracial couple. Even faces familiar to Marple fans are seen in a different light.
It was obvious to me that all the authors had fun writing their stories, but some seemed to have a bit more fun than others, and their stories really shone. Which ones? Val McDermid with her "The Second Murder at the Vicarage"; Elly Griffiths' "Murder at the Villa Rosa"; Karen M. McManus' "The Murdering Sort"; and Leigh Berdugo's "The Disappearance". These were my particular favorites although-- as I said-- all the stories are good.
This anthology breathes some life into Miss Jane Marple. Her deductive capabilities shine, and the authors made me laugh several times, especially when one mentioned the fact that all of Miss Marple's relatives could be assured of receiving one of her knitted blankets at one time or another.
Fans of Miss Marple should enjoy this anthology, and I wouldn't be surprised if she gains new devotees who experience her talents for the first time.
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LibraryThing member delphimo
Miss Jane Marple solves mysteries in the 1960’s during visits and trips with her nephew, Raymond West. Twelve mystery writers create adventures for Miss Jane Marple in England, America, Hong Kong, and other locations. Not all the short stories contain a murder, but the majority of deaths fall
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under poisoning. Miss Marple complains constantly of her age and being tired, I guess so as she must be close to ninety years old. For that age, Miss Marple remains very active and nosy. Each writer brings in different stories concerning greed over an inheritance, mistaken identity, hiding benefactors, stealing pearls, and snubbed children. None of the stories remain in my mind as outstanding, but each attempted to show Miss Marple as a brilliant detective. Show Less
LibraryThing member KallieGrace
Probably more like 3.5. These were mostly enjoyable, with a few head scratchers. I'd love to know what information the authors were given before writing. The story involving a great-great-niece was confusing when it was meant to be in a similar timeline to the story where the nephew was just
I liked that there was diversity in the authors chosen, and that each author tried to adapt Marple to fit their culture or background to some extent. Classic Marple certainly had some questionable racial moments, so updating her to be more inclusive was a good move. On the other hand, I'm not sure updating her to be chill with a murder was...
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announcing a first pregnancy. The Murder at the Villa wasn't even a mystery? I liked the story right away but then was disappointed when it went absolutely nowhere.I liked that there was diversity in the authors chosen, and that each author tried to adapt Marple to fit their culture or background to some extent. Classic Marple certainly had some questionable racial moments, so updating her to be more inclusive was a good move. On the other hand, I'm not sure updating her to be chill with a murder was...
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LibraryThing member VanessaCW
A collection of twelve short stories featuring Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple reimagined by various authors.
I’m not a huge fan of short stories as they are not usually ‘meaty’ enough for me but when I saw ‘Marple’ on the Pigeonhole app, I thought I’d give it a go! Some mysteries are
All in all, quite an enjoyable read but with some hits and some misses along the way.
I’m not a huge fan of short stories as they are not usually ‘meaty’ enough for me but when I saw ‘Marple’ on the Pigeonhole app, I thought I’d give it a go! Some mysteries are
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definitely better than others. My favourites are Miss Marple’s Christmas by Ruth Ware and The Mystery of the Acid Soil by Kate Mosse. I prefer the mysteries set in a village location as these seem to have more of a feel and the essence of the Miss Marple I know and love. Miss Marple Takes Manhatten has too many Americanisms for my liking - Miss Marple would not use the word ‘panhandle’ as she is a typically English elderly lady who was born at the beginning of the 20thC. The Open Mind is set in a university and this also didn’t fit the Miss Marple mould for me. In some stories Miss Marple is almost peripheral to the plot, a background character where normally we are very aware of her. However, I do think the authors are brave to try to emulate such a well loved sleuth, so hats off to them. All in all, quite an enjoyable read but with some hits and some misses along the way.
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LibraryThing member srms.reads
My Rating : 3.7⭐
Marple: Twelve New Mysteries is an anthology that comprises twelve short stories, featuring Dame Agatha Christie’s Miss Jane Marple, the much-loved detective, and written by contemporary crime-fiction writers. Varied in approach and setting (including the fictional village of
In Miss Marple’s Christmas by Ruth Ware (4.5/5) the theft of a valuable string of pearls during a Christmas gathering at Gossington Hall puts a damper on the festivities. This story is truly reminiscent of Agatha Christie's signature style in terms of a closed room setting, multiple suspects, and a surprising revelation. A Deadly Wedding Day by Dreda Say Mitchell (4.5/5), has Miss Marple teaming up with her friend Miss Bella whose niece’s wedding becomes the scene of a murder. In The Jade Empress by Jean Kwok (4/5) we find Miss Marple on a cruise to Hong Kong during which two murders occur and the daughter of one of the victims is the accused. It is up to Miss Marple to figure out what truly happened. In The Murdering Sort by Karen M. McManus (4.5/5), Miss Marple and her great–grand-niece Nicola West work together to solve the mystery behind the murder of the grandfather of one of Nicola’s school friends. This story is set in the United States.
My ratings for the remaining stories are as follows:
• Evil In Small Places By Lucy Foley (3.5/5)
• The Second Murder At The Vicarage By Val McDermid (3.5/5)
• Miss Marple Takes Manhattan By Alyssa Cole (3/5)
• The Unravelling By Natalie Haynes (3.5/5)
• The Open Mind By Naomi Alderman (3/5)
• Murder At The Villa Rosa By Elly Griffiths (3.5/5)
• The Mystery Of The Acid Soil By Kate Mosse (3.5/5)
• The Disappearance By Leigh Bardugo (3/5)
I love everything Agatha Christie and while I have enjoyed her short stories in the past I prefer the novels because of the gradual unraveling of the mystery and the analysis of the characters involved, which is hard to do in a story that spans thirty-odd pages. Having said that, I do feel this collection is a fun read and must say that the authors have done a commendable job of crafting stories that are original yet reminiscent of Christie’s work (I loved the references to Miss Marple’s original stories), featuring characters and places both new and familiar. Overall, this is an enjoyable read that would appeal to fans of the original Queen of Mystery.
Marple: Twelve New Mysteries is an anthology that comprises twelve short stories, featuring Dame Agatha Christie’s Miss Jane Marple, the much-loved detective, and written by contemporary crime-fiction writers. Varied in approach and setting (including the fictional village of
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St. Mary Mead, London, the Amalfi Coast, Asia and the United States), this is a mixed bag as is most anthologies. While I did enjoy the collection as a whole, a few of the stories were particularly noteworthy:In Miss Marple’s Christmas by Ruth Ware (4.5/5) the theft of a valuable string of pearls during a Christmas gathering at Gossington Hall puts a damper on the festivities. This story is truly reminiscent of Agatha Christie's signature style in terms of a closed room setting, multiple suspects, and a surprising revelation. A Deadly Wedding Day by Dreda Say Mitchell (4.5/5), has Miss Marple teaming up with her friend Miss Bella whose niece’s wedding becomes the scene of a murder. In The Jade Empress by Jean Kwok (4/5) we find Miss Marple on a cruise to Hong Kong during which two murders occur and the daughter of one of the victims is the accused. It is up to Miss Marple to figure out what truly happened. In The Murdering Sort by Karen M. McManus (4.5/5), Miss Marple and her great–grand-niece Nicola West work together to solve the mystery behind the murder of the grandfather of one of Nicola’s school friends. This story is set in the United States.
My ratings for the remaining stories are as follows:
• Evil In Small Places By Lucy Foley (3.5/5)
• The Second Murder At The Vicarage By Val McDermid (3.5/5)
• Miss Marple Takes Manhattan By Alyssa Cole (3/5)
• The Unravelling By Natalie Haynes (3.5/5)
• The Open Mind By Naomi Alderman (3/5)
• Murder At The Villa Rosa By Elly Griffiths (3.5/5)
• The Mystery Of The Acid Soil By Kate Mosse (3.5/5)
• The Disappearance By Leigh Bardugo (3/5)
I love everything Agatha Christie and while I have enjoyed her short stories in the past I prefer the novels because of the gradual unraveling of the mystery and the analysis of the characters involved, which is hard to do in a story that spans thirty-odd pages. Having said that, I do feel this collection is a fun read and must say that the authors have done a commendable job of crafting stories that are original yet reminiscent of Christie’s work (I loved the references to Miss Marple’s original stories), featuring characters and places both new and familiar. Overall, this is an enjoyable read that would appeal to fans of the original Queen of Mystery.
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LibraryThing member phoenixcomet
Easy to read. Some of the stories were truly delightful. The first couple of offerings were weak. In truth, nobody does Agatha Christie novels like Agatha Christie which is unfortunate.
LibraryThing member Helenliz
A set of 12 authors each provided a short Miss Marple story in this anthology. As with any anthology, it is a mixed bag. Some tried a bit to hard to be different, moving Miss Marple to New York, Italy or a boat to Hing King, each of which felt a bit too far fetched to work. Other stuck more closely
It was interesting that while some of the stories made reference to Miss Marple's youth, none tried to set a story in her younger days, she remains a little old lady in each of these stories. Maybe we can't imagine her any other way.
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to home and they fared better. In one instance the voice of the teller was the first person, in this case the vicar finding yet another body in his house. There were a few quite successful ones with MIss Marple in a village location with an old friend each time. The most successful was by Natalie Haynes, and was the one that I was sure I'd read before, it had Miss Marple at Gossington Hall with Dolly & Arthur Bantry, Henry Clithering, Raymond & Joan. The missing jewels were carefully hidden, and I was sure I'd read that hiding place before - and I was right, as it was inspired by a book that the jewel thieves' nephew was reading and I have also read. It was very cleverly done, used a known setting and known characters and a borrowed plot. Simple but effective. It was interesting that while some of the stories made reference to Miss Marple's youth, none tried to set a story in her younger days, she remains a little old lady in each of these stories. Maybe we can't imagine her any other way.
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LibraryThing member littlel
Collection of Marple short stories. Great intro to some other authors
LibraryThing member ritaer
A collection of short stories featuring Miss Marple as the detective. Vary in quality and setting. In the ones set most recently (early 60s) I wonder why the author would think Miss Marple would be dressing like an elderly woman of the Victorian era, lace cap and mitts and all. Miss Marple wasn't
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an elderly woman in the Victorian era, she was a young girl. Should I be dressing in a cotton print shirtwaist dress and thin cardigan sweater like an older woman in 1950s? Show Less
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Original language
English
Original publication date
2022-09-13
2023-07-18
Physical description
304 p.
ISBN
0063136058 / 9780063136052
Local notes
A new collection of short stories featuring the Queen of Mystery's legendary detective Jane Marple, penned by twelve remarkable bestselling and acclaimed authors.