Miss Marple: The Complete Short Stories

by Agatha Christie
Miss Marple: The Complete Short Stories cover
Good Books rating 4.17
Short Story Collections
Technical
  • ID: 5720
  • Added: 2025-10-24
  • Updated: 2025-10-24
  • Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons
  • Published: 1985-01-01
  • Reviews: 3

Miss Marple is a compilation of all twenty short stories featuring the iconic detective Miss Jane Marple. This collection offers a delightful journey through various mysteries solved by the astute and observant Miss Marple. Each story highlights her unique ability to uncover the truth hidden beneath the surface of seemingly ordinary situations. The stories are a testament to Agatha Christie's masterful storytelling and her ability to create intricate plots that keep readers guessing until the very end. /n/n The collection is a must-read for fans of classic mystery fiction and those who appreciate the charm and intelligence of Miss Marple. It provides a comprehensive look at her character and her methods, making it a valuable addition to any mystery lover's library.

Reviews
BAOS · 2024-11-16
excellent 4.50

Miss Marple shines brightly in her short stories, showcasing Christie's mastery of the genre. The stories are clever, charming, and full of twists.

This reviewer believes that Miss Marple is at her best in these short stories. They highlight Christie's skill in crafting clever plots, charming settings, and unexpected twists. The stories are a delight to read, with each one offering a unique mystery to solve. They appreciate the way Christie keeps the reader engaged and guessing until the very end. The reviewer also notes that these stories are a great introduction to the world of Miss Marple for those who are new to her adventures.

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    Agatha Christie's spinster aunt detective shines nowhere as brightly as in her short stories.

    Christie was a master of stories, whether they were short or long.

    The stories are clever, charming, and full of twists that you never see coming.

Books of My Heart · Anne · 2022-10-29
good 4.00

This collection was a real pleasure, with some stories being particularly enjoyable. The writing is engaging and the mysteries are well-crafted.

Anne found this collection to be a real pleasure to read. She had read some of the stories previously but enjoyed having them all in one place. She appreciated the engaging writing style and the well-crafted mysteries. While not every story was a standout, she found that the majority of them were enjoyable and kept her guessing until the end. She also noted that the stories offer a great introduction to the world of Miss Marple for those who are new to her adventures.

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    Miss Marple: The Complete Short Stories was a real pleasure for me.

    I had read some of the stories previously but I really appreciate having them all in one place.

    The writing is engaging and the mysteries are well-crafted.

Cannonball Read · 2022-02-25
great 4.00

This collection is a hit, with only a few stories that felt average. The writing style and clever plots make it a delightful read.

This reviewer found this collection to be a delightful read, with only a few stories that felt average. They appreciated the clever plots and charming settings, which are signature to Christie's writing. The stories are engaging and the writing style is enjoyable, making it a great addition to any mystery lover's library. They particularly enjoyed the variety of stories and the way Christie keeps the reader guessing until the very end.

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    This collection was pretty much a hit with me.

    There are only a few stories that I felt okay to meh about

    I really appreciate having them all in one place.

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