Marple: Twelve New Stories | Multiple Authors | Mystery & Thriller | Netgalley ARC Book Review

 

Book Info

Name of Book :  Marple : Twelve New Stories
Author :  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
Publisher :  Harper Collins
Publication Date :  15 September 2022
No. of Pages :  379
Format :  Netgalley ARC

Why did I choose the book ?

Marple by Harper Collins does not need any introduction. I was waiting for the book for a long time, since I requested the book on Netgalley. And, who wants to miss a good mystery and thriller.

Where to get the book ?

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Author Introduction



Born in Torquay in 1890, Agatha Christie began writing during the First World War and wrote over 100 novels, plays and short story collections. She was still writing to great acclaim until her death, and her books have now sold over a billion copies in English and another billion in over 100 foreign languages. Yet Agatha Christie was always a very private person, and though Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple became household names, the Queen of Crime was a complete enigma to all but her closest friends.

Blurb

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 all time.

My Opinion



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 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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