The series includes 12 novels and 20 short stories. Librarian's note: this entry is for the novel, "A Murder is Announced." Collections and other Miss Marple stories are located elsewhere on Goodreads.
The novel was promoted on both sides of the Atlantic as Agatha Christie's 50th book and published in 1950 by William Collins. The villagers of Chipping Cleghorn, including Jane Marple who is staying nearby, are agog with curiosity over an advertisement in the local gazette which reads: ‘A murder is announced and will take place on Friday October 29th, at Little Paddocks at 6.30 p.m.’ Is this a childish practical joke? Or a hoax intended to scare poor Letitia Blacklock? Unable to resist the mysterious invitation, a crowd gathers at Little Paddocks at the appointed time when, without warning, the lights go out… Starring Sarah Thomas (Last Of The Summer Wine), Barbara Wilshere (The Lakes/The Paradise Club), Tom Butcher (The Bill/Doctors), Karen Drury (Brookside), Lucy Evans (Coronation Street), Tom Gibbons (The Archers) plus a full supporting cast."A Murder is Announced" is a staple of crime fiction and often considered as the best Miss Marple novel. Now in it's fifth year of touring, this lavish production has delighted packed audiences across the UK and Ireland and is brought to you by the company and director who produced the critically acclaimed courtroom thriller The Verdict. Enter Miss Marple, who must unravel a complex series of relationships and events to solve the mystery of the killer. Unable to resist, the group gather at the house at the appointed time, when the lights go out and a gun is fired.
The residents of Chipping Cleghorn are astonished to read an advert in the local newspaper that a murder will take place this coming Friday at Little Paddocks, the home of Letitia Blacklock. Middle Ground Theatre Company Ltd is delighted to present their acclaimed production of a classic Miss Marple mystery. Listed Under Theatre Events / Nights Out Events
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