First published 1981
When the respected Colonel and Mrs. Bantry awake to find a young woman's corpse in their library, they are utterly perplexed. Who is she, and how did she get there? As they delve into the mystery, another dead girl's charred remains are discovered in an abandoned quarry. Turning to the legendary Miss Marple for help, the Bantrys must uncover the sinister connections between the two victims before the killer strikes again.
Genres: 20th-century, mystery, crime, detective, mystery-thriller, agatha-christie
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, closed-circle
Setting: England
Period: 20th Century
224 pages · Paperback · William Morrow Paperbacks