Marple: Twelve New Stories: A brand new collection featuring the Queen of Crime’s legendary detective Miss Jane Marple, penned by twelve bestselling and acclaimed authors

Reviews

BookBloggerJanine

For me, it was a shame that some Americanisms made it past the eagle eyes of the editors – as a British reader they stuck out like a sore thumb. It’s all here, complementing Agatha Christie’s genius.

Max Power

My pick of the group? Kate Mosse’s story was exceptional too. There’s no better way to celebrate best selling novelist Agatha Christie, than with a story collection of the much loved amateur sleuth Miss Jane Marple (who doesn’t look like your average detective,but then again looks can be deceiving)This is a brilliant introduction into the world of Christie or as a long time fan a welcome chance to revisit. I felt I was there, sipping the limoncello, luxuriating in the Italian sun as the tension intensified.

Danica

The writing style l loved the most was from Leigh Bardugo. Thank you to the authors, Harper Collins UK and NetGalley for an advance copy of the ebook. The quiet yet formidable Miss Marple is back - underestimate her at your peril!

sapna sarfare

Adored both these stories. As I was reading, I kept thinking how close it was to Christie’s own style.

I think Miss Bella deserves her own spin off series! The settings, including St Mary Mead, Italy, New York and a cruise to Hong Kong were beautifully described. And as was to be expected, some stories landed more happily with me than others.

A great read to dip in and out of. It must be nerve-wracking to attempt to write a story in the tradition of the best-selling novelist of all time, but I think all the authors did an outstanding job. Mine is Joan Hickson’s version, without question. And it was great to see other well-known characters appearing – Cherry, Jane’s nephew Raymond and his wife Joan, as well as the wonderful Dolly Bantry, amongst others.

I did not guess the ending to this one! A brilliant collection of stories.