Tag: The Murder at the Vicarage

#MissMarpleMonthly, Essay

The Impact of Miss Marple on the Mystery Genre

Miss Jane Marple, a fictional character created by the renowned British author Agatha Christie, has had a significant impact on the mystery genre. Christie’s books featuring Miss Marple, first introduced in The Murder at the Vicarage in 1930, have sold over 2 billion copies worldwide, making her one of the most popular characters in literature. Miss Marple, an elderly spinster living in the small village … Continue reading The Impact of Miss Marple on the Mystery Genre

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#MissMarpleMonthly, Short Stories

Short Story Saturday: Evil in Small Places by Lucy Foley, (Miss Marple Mysteries)

“Evil in Small Places” by Lucy Foley is the inaugural story in the collection of twelve new Miss Marple stories written by modern crime novelists. MARPLE: Twelve New Mysteries published in 2022. This was one of my favorite books of last year Travel from the village of St. Mary Mead in “The Second Murder at the Vicarage or New York City in “Miss Marple Takes … Continue reading Short Story Saturday: Evil in Small Places by Lucy Foley, (Miss Marple Mysteries)

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#MissMarpleMonthly, Book Reviews

#MissMarpleMonthly: The Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie

“There is no detective in England equal to a spinster lady of uncertain age with plenty of time on her hands.” Agatha Christie, The Murder at the Vicarage Who is Miss Jane Marple? Elderly spinster, Miss Jane Marple, lives in the fictional village of St. Mary Mead, where she uses her keen understanding of human nature and observation to solve puzzles and crimes. She is … Continue reading #MissMarpleMonthly: The Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie

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