Marple: Twelve New Mysteries

By: Agatha Christie, Naomi Alderman, Leigh Bardugo, Alyssa Cole, Lucy Foley, Elly Griffiths, Natalie Haynes, Jean Kwok, Val McDermid, Karen M. McManus, Dreda Say Mitchell, Kate Mosse, Ruth Ware

Narrated by: Alex Kingston, Adjoa Andoh, Miriam Margolyes, Celia Imrie, Chipo Chung, Adrian Scarborough, Imogen Stubbs

Length: 11 hrs and 28 mins

Publisher's summary

NATIONAL BESTSELLER

"Each author captures Christie—and Marple—perfectly, while also displaying just a bit of her own unique touch. . . . This new and entertaining collection by some of our favorite writers will hook a new group of readers to the formidable Miss Marple." — Rhys Bowen, Washington Post

“Marple is the best loved [detective]. Also the most influential. . . . It is Miss Marple who introduced the revolutionary notion that people are essentially the same wherever one goes.” — Los Angeles Times

Agatha Christie’s legendary sleuth, Jane Marple, returns to solve twelve baffling cases in this brand-new collection, penned by a host of acclaimed authors skilled in the fine art of mystery and murder

One doesn't stop at one murder...

Jane Marple is an elderly lady from St Mary Mead who possesses an uncanny knack for solving even the most perplexing puzzles. Now, for the first time in 45 years, Agatha Christie’s beloved character returns to the page for a globe-trotting tour of crime and detection.

Join Marple as she travels through her sleepy English village and around the world. In St Mary Mead, a Christmas dinner is interrupted by unexpected guests; the Broadway stage in New York City is set for a dangerous improvisation; bad omens surround an untimely death aboard a cruise ship to Hong Kong; and a bestselling writer on holiday in Italy is caught in a nefarious plot. These and other crimes committed in the name of love, jealousy, blackmail, and revenge are ones that only the indomitable Jane Marple can solve.

Bringing a fresh twist to the hallmarks of a classic Agatha Christie mystery, these twelve esteemed writers have captured the sharp wit, unique voice, and droll ingenuity of the deceptively demure detective. A triumphant celebration of Christie’s legacy and essential reading for crime lovers, Marple is a timely reminder why Jane Marple remains one of the most famous detectives of all time.

©2022 Agatha Christie (P)2022 HarperCollins Publishers

Great book

All the authors did a superb job bringing Miss Marple back to life. I hope they can do it again!

Delightful Addition to the Miss Marple Canon

Delightful new Miss Marple short stories. She lives on in these new adaptations. Great for a new generation of crime sleuth enthusiasts.

To be proud

I believe that Agatha Christie would be proud of these offerings. For the most part they are true Agatha products

Loved them all

I love these mysteries - they felt very true to Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple and the readers were terrific.

Thoroughly Enjoyable

Loved the new Miss Marple stories. Looking forward to more. These were excellent and very entertaining

Pretty good

Some were excellent some sort of average over all worth listening to but not on Christies level

Excellent in every respect.

I have thoroughly enjoyed this set of stories. The different writers have captured the essence of Miss Marple beautifully. I thoroughly enjoyed their creative approaches to one of my favorite characters and writers. Each reader brought all of their characters to life beautifully. If you’re an Agatha Christie fan, you will enjoy this production.

Surprising

I'll admit it, my expectations were low. I mean how do various authors take a stab at creating new Miss Marple stories by the formidable Agatha Christie? I have read most of Christie's works and I believed I would mostly be disappointed with this collection. I feel it was obvious that each writer was a true fan of Christie's Marple stories. Research into past Christie stories and the time periods don't disappoint in any of these tales. A true Marple fan will love this collection.

Golden + Sterling

Golden (age) authors and sterling narrators = jewel like stories.

A true delight to listen and re-listen.

More Miss Marple

I enjoyed listening. the narrators were great, the stories for the most part really good. I love Agatha Christie's Miss Marple and these extra stories do her justice.