In this exclusive authorized edition from the Queen of Mystery, a fatal dose of poison meant for a glamorous movie star fells her ardent admirer instead--and Miss Marple is there to unmask a murderer.One minute, silly Heather Babcock had been babbling on at her movie idol, the glamorous Marina Gregg.
Author(s): Agatha Christie
288 Pages
Fiction + Literature Genres, Mystery & Detective
Series Name: Miss Marple Mysteries
Description
About the Book
After the death of her husband, Dolly Bantry sold Gossington Hall to the former film star Marina Gregg and her husband. When the glamorous couple decide to throw a benefit party for the local hospital, the grounds are thronged with curious visitors, and for one of them, the day ends in tragedy.
Book Synopsis
In this exclusive authorized edition from the Queen of Mystery, a fatal dose of poison meant for a glamorous movie star fells her ardent admirer instead--and Miss Marple is there to unmask a murderer.
One minute, silly Heather Babcock had been babbling on at her movie idol, the glamorous Marina Gregg. The next, Heather suffered a massive seizure, poisoned by a deadly cocktail.
It seems likely that the cocktail was intended for the beautiful actress. But while the police fumble to find clues, Miss Marple begins to ask her own questions, because as she knows--even the most peaceful village can hide dark secrets.
From the Back Cover
One minute, silly Heather Babcock had been babbling on at her movie idol, the glamorous Marina Gregg. The next, Heather suffered a massive seizure, poisoned by a deadly cocktail.
It seems likely that the cocktail was intended for the beautiful actress. But while the police fumble to find clues, Miss Marple begins to ask her own questions, because as she knows--even the most peaceful village can hide dark secrets.
Review Quotes
"If Agatha Christie is my literary godmother, then Miss Jane Marple is the aunt I always wanted." -- Louise Penny, New York Times bestselling author of the Chief Inspector Gamache novels
"The pieces finally drop into place with a satisfying click." -- Times Literary Supplement (London)
Dimensions (Overall): 7.9 Inches (H) x 5.3 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)
Weight: .44 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 288
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Mystery & Detective
Series Title: Miss Marple Mysteries
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Theme: Traditional
Format: Paperback
Author: Agatha Christie
Language: English
Street Date: April 1, 2011
TCIN: 77249996
UPC: 9780062073679
Item Number (DPCI): 247-51-8648
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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