First published 1975
When a mysterious newspaper ad beckons Chipping Cleghorn's residents to a murder at Little Paddocks, the curious crowd gathers. But as the lights go dark, a real killing shocks the group. With a murderer in their midst, the guests must uncover secrets and motives before the killer strikes again. Miss Marple uses her sharp wit to sift through the lies and red herrings, racing against time to unveil the true culprit.
Genres: 20th-century, mystery, crime, british-literature, detective, agatha-christie
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, red-herrings
Setting: England
Period: 20th Century
320 pages · Paperback · William Morrow Paperbacks