As Jane Marple sat basking in the tropical sunshine she felt mildly discontented with life. True, the warmth eased her rheumatism, but here in paradise nothing ever happened. Then a question was put to her by a stranger: ‘Would you like to see a picture of a murderer?’ Before she has a chance to answer, the man vanishes, only to be found dead the next day. The mysteries abound: Where is the … picture? Why is the hotelier prone to nightmares? Why doesn’t the most talked-about guest, a reclusive millionaire, ever leave his room? And why is Miss Marple herself fearful for her life?
Of note: A Caribbean Mystery introduces the wealthy (and difficult) Mr Jason Rafiel, who will call upon Miss Marple for help in Nemesis (1971) — after his death.
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This xlassic Agatha Christie novwl is set in a tropical vacation site in the Caribbean. Miss Marple is an oberver and puts her detective skills to the test. The setting is exotic but the characters are fairly commonplace. It’s a plot as old as time.
It’s Agatha Christie so of course it’s excellent. When her generous nephew Raymond send Miss Marple for a holiday murder, as it always does, finds her. Everyone at the resort avoids the old military man and his continuous re-telling of the same old stories. But Miss Marple wishes she had listened more closely to his claim to have a photograph of a …
Agatha Christie is my favorite author for always keeping you guessing. This book was no exception.
Agatha Christie flying to an island. What could be better!
Classic Miss Marple
It’s Agatha Christie what more can be said.
Love, love, loved be Agatha Christie!
Formulaic Christie
Agatha Christie’s books are always good
Agatha Christie is my favorite writer of all time. I’ve probably read all of her books five to ten times. I find something new everytime I read one. This one is especially good. Miss Marple in the Caribbean! Very ingenious idea and the usual three bodies. What more could anyone want.
A fun Agatha Christie novel. Good as a rainy day or beach day read.
It’s Miss Marple written by Agatha Christie. What’s not to like? Although Christie’s Marple formula is usually the same (the mystery puzzles everyone else, Miss Marple sees the answer clearly), the characters are new and interesting in everyone. This one even has Miss Marple visiting a Caribbean island although she continues to compare people to …
Classic Agatha Christie! Keeps you guessing until the very end!
Always good reading
It is Agatha Christie, Queen of Suspense, and she kept me guessing til the end!
Not as good as other Agatha Christie books. Did not keep me on the edge of my seat. Might be better as a movie for the scenery.
One of a classic series..always good to read.
Classic Agatha Christie mystery featuring Miss Marple – sharp as always.
not one of Christie’s best but Miss Marple is always entertaining
This is an unusual and interesting Miss Marple mystery.