First published 1981
When Miss Marple arrives at the prestigious Bertram's Hotel, she senses an undercurrent of unease beneath the impeccable service and traditional decor. An eccentric guest's mysterious actions set off a violent chain of events, and even the unflappable Miss Marple finds herself racing to uncover the truth before more lives are lost. In this classic Christie tale, the veneer of respectability hides a darker reality that Miss Marple must navigate with her trademark wit and insight.
Genres: classic-literature, 20th-century, mystery, british-literature, agatha-christie, cozy-mystery
Vibes: cozy, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, unreliable-narrator
Setting: England, Great Britain, London
Period: 1952-, Elizabeth 2
272 pages · Paperback