Murder at the Vicarage
A Miss Marple Mystery
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288 pages · Released Sep 1, 2006 · Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
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This classic 1930s detective novel follows an elderly woman solving a murder in her village—a foundational mystery that has been adapted many times and remains widely taught in schools. The mystery involves a death and investigation but is not graphic or dwelling on violence; the tone is genteel and intellectual puzzle-solving rather than thriller-level suspense. Miss Marple models keen observation, patience, and moral wisdom, making it an engaging introduction to detective fiction for middle and early high school readers.
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ISBN 9781579126254 · Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers