Miss Marple: The Queen of Mystery

A Pocket Full of Rye: A Miss Marple Mystery (Miss Marple Mysteries Book 6)

by Agatha Christie

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	257 pages
Paperback	:	80 pages
Item Weight	:	2.88 ounces
Dimensions	:	4.72 x 0.19 x 7.48 inches

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Miss Marple is a fictional character created by Agatha Christie. She is a keen observer of human nature and uses her knowledge of human nature to solve crimes. Miss Marple has appeared in 12 novels and 20 short stories by Christie, and has been adapted for numerous television and film productions.

Miss Marple's Character

Miss Marple is a elderly spinster who lives in the village of St. Mary Mead. She is a kind and gentle woman, but she is also very sharp and observant. Miss Marple is always willing to help those in need, and she often uses her knowledge of human nature to solve crimes.

Miss Marple's methods of investigation are based on her understanding of human nature. She believes that everyone has the potential to commit murder, and she looks for clues in the behavior of the people around her. Miss Marple is also a master of disguise, and she often uses this skill to gather information about suspects.

Miss Marple's Novels and Short Stories

Miss Marple first appeared in the novel The Murder at the Vicarage (1930). In this novel, Miss Marple investigates the murder of the vicar of St. Mary Mead. Miss Marple went on to appear in 11 more novels and 20 short stories by Christie.

Some of Miss Marple's most famous novels include:

• The Murder at the Vicarage (1930)
• The Body in the Library (1942)
• A Murder Is Announced (1950)
• 4.50 from Paddington (1957)
• The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side (1962)

Miss Marple's short stories have been collected in several anthologies, including:

• The Thirteen Problems (1932)
• Miss Marple's Final Cases (1979)
• Problem at Pollensa Bay (1991)

Miss Marple on Television and Film

Miss Marple has been adapted for numerous television and film productions. The most famous Miss Marple adaptations include the BBC television series starring Joan Hickson (1984-1992) and Geraldine McEwan (2004-2013). Miss Marple has also been portrayed by Angela Lansbury in several television movies and by Julia McKenzie in a BBC television series (2008-2013).

Miss Marple's Legacy

Miss Marple is one of the most beloved and enduring characters in crime fiction. She is a kind and gentle woman, but she is also a brilliant detective. Miss Marple has inspired numerous other female detectives, and she continues to be a popular character today.

A Pocket Full of Rye: A Miss Marple Mystery (Miss Marple Mysteries Book 6)

by Agatha Christie

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3217 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	257 pages
Paperback	:	80 pages
Item Weight	:	2.88 ounces
Dimensions	:	4.72 x 0.19 x 7.48 inches

FREE