
As an Amazon Associate and affiliate partner, Menrva Books earns from qualifying purchases. Learn more
A Beautiful Limited Leatherbound Edition Containing Every Miss Marple Novel And Short Story Written By Agatha Christie, In Its Own Luxurious Wooden Box With Full Colour Map Of St Mary Mead. Limited To A Worldwide Print Of 500 Copies, This Groundbreaking Edition Of Agatha Christie's Miss Marple Books Has The Distinction Of Being The Biggest Book In The World. With The Novels And Short Stories Presented In The Order In Which They Were Written And Published, This Hand-bound 4032-page Book Is The First Time Anyone Has Ever Tried To Consolidate The 32 Separate Miss Marple Cases Into A Single Volume. Described By Her Friend Dolly Bantry As 'the Typical Old Maid Of Fiction', Miss Marple Has Lived Almost Her Entire Life In The Sleepy Hamlet Of St Mary Mead. Yet, By Observing Village Life She Has Gained An Unparalleled Insight Into Human Nature - And Used It To Devasting Effect. As Her Friend Sir Henry Clithering, The Ex-commissioner Of Scotland Yard Has Been Heard To Say: 'she's Just The Finest Detective God Ever Made' - And Many Agatha Christie Fans Would Agree. From The First Miss Marple Novel, The Murder At The Vicarage Published In 1930, Her Crime-fighting Career Spanned Over Forty Years By The Time Agatha Christie Wrote Her Final Case Nemesis In 1971. With Every Tale Flawlessly Plotted By The Queen Of Crime, This Remarkable Edition Provides A Feast For Agatha Christie Fans As Well As Those Who Have Grown To Love The Detective Through Her Continuing Film And Television Appearances, With Julia Mckenzie Now The Seventh Actress To Star In The Role. Strictly Limited To 500 Copies Worldwide, This Numbered Edition Is Hand-bound In Real Red Leather And Includes A Unique Flexible Spine That Allows For This Remarkable Book To Be Read From Cover To Cover. Including A New Full-colour Official Map Of St Mary Mead And Forewords By Agatha Christie's Grandson Mathew Prichard And The Award-winning Bestselling Author Kate Mosse, The One Foot-thick Book Comes Housed In Its Own Wooden Cas
Miss Jane Marple, an unassuming elderly woman residing in the quiet village of St. Mary Mead, utilizes her keen observations of human nature to solve complex criminal cases that baffle professional investigators. Throughout these collected works, Miss Marple faces a variety of antagonists, ranging from cold-blooded murderers to cunning thieves, all while navigating the social intricacies of mid-20th-century English life. The narrative framework relies on the contrast between the protagonist's fragile appearance and her sharp, analytical mind, which allows her to draw parallels between village gossip and criminal behavior. Each case presents a unique puzzle, often set within closed environments where the culprit is hidden among a small circle of acquaintances.
This comprehensive collection is widely regarded as the definitive reference for the Miss Marple canon, consolidating decades of mystery writing into a single, monumental volume. Readers and critics alike praise the consistency of Agatha Christie's plotting and the enduring appeal of the protagonist, who remains a cornerstone of the detective genre. The inclusion of scholarly forewords adds significant value for enthusiasts, framing the evolution of the character from her 1930 debut to her final appearance. This edition is frequently cited for its physical ambition and its role in preserving the complete history of one of literature's most iconic sleuths.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
2009-01-01
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers Limited
ISBN-10:
000729719X
ISBN-13:
9780007297191
No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!