Dive into Classic Mysteries with "The Miss Marple Collection 1" by Agatha Christie
Welcome to booxworm.lk, your premier destination for the best books in Sri Lanka. Today, we are excited to introduce "The Miss Marple Collection 1: Books 1-5" by Agatha Christie, a must-have compilation for fans of classic mystery and detective stories.
Why "The Miss Marple Collection 1" is a Must-Read in Sri Lanka
Timeless and Engaging Mysteries
"The Miss Marple Collection 1" features the first five novels in Agatha Christie's beloved series, showcasing the sharp wit and keen observation skills of the iconic amateur sleuth, Miss Jane Marple. These stories are filled with intriguing plots, memorable characters, and unexpected twists that have captivated readers for generations.
Perfect Introduction to Agatha Christie
This collection serves as an excellent introduction to Agatha Christie's work, providing new readers with a comprehensive look at Miss Marple's early cases. For long-time fans, it's a delightful revisit to some of the most ingenious mysteries ever written.
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The Murder at the Vicarage: The debut novel introducing Miss Marple, who investigates a murder in the quiet village of St. Mary Mead.
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The Body in the Library: Miss Marple uncovers the truth behind a corpse found in the library of Colonel and Mrs. Bantry.
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The Moving Finger: A series of poison pen letters leads to murder, and Miss Marple is called to solve the case.
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A Murder is Announced: A local newspaper advertisement leads to a murder at a scheduled time and place, with Miss Marple on the case.
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They Do It With Mirrors: Miss Marple visits an old friend whose home houses delinquent boys, and finds herself in the midst of a murder investigation.
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"The young people think the old people are fools; but the old people know the young people are fools."
Translation (Sinhala): "තරුණයන් සිතන්නේ පරමුපිටු නොදන්නා අය යැයි; නමුත් පරම පරික්ෂා කරන අය දන්නා යෙහෙලුවන් පරක්කුවලය."
Translation (Tamil): "இளம் மக்கள் முதியவர்களை முட்டாள்கள் என்று நினைக்கிறார்கள்; ஆனால் முதியவர்கள் இளம் மக்களை முட்டாள்கள் என்று அறிந்துள்ளனர்."
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"Human nature is much the same anywhere, and it is human nature that interests me."
About the Collection
Title: The Miss Marple Collection 1: Books 1-5
Author: Agatha Christie
Publisher: HarperCollins
Binding: Paperback
