A malicious letterA tragic deathA village filled with suspects Nothing ever happens in the sleepy village of Lymstock.
Until letters accusing the villagers of unspeakable acts start to appear.
They try to dismiss them as a cruel hoax, but then one of the recipients is found dead. The letter next to her body reads simply, ‘I can’t go on’.
As fear spreads among the villagers, Jane Marple must uncover who is writing these letters – before anyone else is hurt.
Never underestimate Miss Marple
‘Miss Marple is one of the most subversive, the most original, most distinctive characters in fiction. Often underestimated and overlooked, she always triumphs in the end.’ Kate Mosse
‘Beyond all doubt the puzzle in The Moving Finger is fit for experts.’
The Times
© 2013 HarperCollins (Audiobook): 9780007531233
Release date
Audiobook: 5 December 2013
A malicious letterA tragic deathA village filled with suspects Nothing ever happens in the sleepy village of Lymstock.
Until letters accusing the villagers of unspeakable acts start to appear.
They try to dismiss them as a cruel hoax, but then one of the recipients is found dead. The letter next to her body reads simply, ‘I can’t go on’.
As fear spreads among the villagers, Jane Marple must uncover who is writing these letters – before anyone else is hurt.
Never underestimate Miss Marple
‘Miss Marple is one of the most subversive, the most original, most distinctive characters in fiction. Often underestimated and overlooked, she always triumphs in the end.’ Kate Mosse
‘Beyond all doubt the puzzle in The Moving Finger is fit for experts.’
The Times
© 2013 HarperCollins (Audiobook): 9780007531233
Release date
Audiobook: 5 December 2013
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Monica
28 Apr 2020
Miss Marple novels are different from the Poirot ones - she is as dithery as he is precise - her character on screen has been immortalised by both Joan Hickson and Geraldine MeEwan - both superbly cast!
Priyanshi
20 Mar 2023
A perfect cozy mystery by Christie. I loved it even though I am not a big fan of Miss Marple.
Sumedha
25 Jul 2022
Ok-ish plot. Wonderful narration.
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