A Murder Is Announced (Miss Marple, #5)
by Agatha Christie
A Murder Is Announced by Agatha Christie holds a well received rating of 3.96 out of 5, based on 25.8K reader ratings. First published in 1950. The book spans 288 pages.
About A Murder Is Announced
Promoted on both sides of the Atlantic as Agatha Christie's 50th book and published in 1950 by William Collins, A Murder is Announced is a staple of crime fiction and is often considered the best of all the Miss Marple novels. The villagers of Chipping Cleghorn, including Jane Marple, are agog with curiosity over an advertisement in the local gazette which reads: ‘A murder is announced and will take place on Friday October 29th, at Little Paddocks at 6.30 p.m.’ A childish practical joke? Or a hoax intended to scare poor Letitia Blacklock? Unable to resist the mysterious invitation, a crowd begins to gather at Little Paddocks at the appointed time when, without warning, the lights go out…
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Agatha Christie |
| Published | 1950 |
| Pages | 288 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Classics |
| Average Rating | 3.96 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 25,811 |
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What genre is A Murder Is Announced?
A Murder Is Announced is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is A Murder Is Announced worth reading?
Based on 25.8K reader ratings, A Murder Is Announced has an average score of 3.96 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is A Murder Is Announced?
A Murder Is Announced has 288 pages.
Who wrote A Murder Is Announced?
A Murder Is Announced was written by Agatha Christie. It was first published in 1950.
What is the ISBN for A Murder Is Announced?
The ISBN-13 for A Murder Is Announced is 9781579126290.0.
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