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The Murder at the Vicarage

by Agatha Christie · 1930

Mystery & Thriller · ranked #60 in category

Reviewed by the Book Verdict editorial team

Murder at the Vicarage (1930)is the first Miss Marple mystery book by Agatha Christie. Miss Jane Marple is a village busybody who applies human nature to crimes. Colonel Protheroe, magistrate universa

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Category
Mystery & Thriller
First published
1930 · 1930s
Author
Agatha Christie
Standing
Recommended

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