Murder at the vicarage

The Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie A quiet English village. A thoroughly disliked man. And a murder that leaves almost everyone with a motive. When Colonel Protheroe is found shot dead in the vicar’s study in the seemingly peaceful village of St. Mary Mead, suspicion quickly spreads through the community. The victim had made no shortage of enemies, and conflicting stories, hidden relationships, and carefully guarded secrets make the truth increasingly difficult to uncover. Fortunately, St. Mary Mead has an unusually perceptive resident. Miss Jane Marple appearing in her first full-length novel, observes the investigation with the sharp understanding of human nature that would make her one of detective fiction’s most enduring characters. While others search for conventional clues, Miss Marple recognizes something equally revealing: people tend to repeat familiar patterns of behavior. First published in 1930, "The Murder at the Vicarage" introduces readers to the deceptively tranquil world of St. Mary Mead and delivers the intricate plotting, misdirection, memorable suspects, and psychological observation that helped make Agatha Christie synonymous with the classic whodunit. Perfect for readers who enjoy Miss Marple mysteries, Golden Age detective fiction, British village mysteries, classic crime novels, and ingenious whodunits. Enter St. Mary Mead—and see if you can identify the murderer before Miss Marple does.