This collection of twenty stories features Miss Jane Marple, the famous amateur sleuth who bases her solutions to crimes on past experiences and on an insistence that human nature is the same everywhere.
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This collection of twenty stories features Miss Jane Marple, the famous amateur sleuth who bases her solutions to crimes on past experiences and on an insistence that human nature is the same everywhere.
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This book was unusual in that Miss Marple was more of a catalyst than a heroine. But each story's solution hinged on just a few well chosen observations from her. A different presentation by Agatha Christie of her sleuth, but entertaining and a welcome addition to any armchair detectives library.
teadee
Dec 31, 2009
Agatha Christie Books
Before modern crime solving tech-it was about behavior, motive and opportunity! Sometimes they can be a little "dated" and there is a cultural difference, but there is also a wonderful glimpse into the past. Miss Marple has an amazing gift of recognizing trends in people and proves that sometimes wisdom comes with age and observation. I think that is why I enjoy the TV series-'The Mentalist' so much-he looks for small details and human nature.
