Miss Marple holidays in the Caribbean, where an old soldier’s unfinished tale pulls her into murder, secrets, and quiet detection.
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Miss Marple holidays in the Caribbean, where an old soldier’s unfinished tale pulls her into murder, secrets, and quiet detection.
As Miss Marple sat basking in the Caribbean sunshine, she felt mildly discontented with life. True, the warmth eased her rheumatism, but here in paradise nothing ever happened. Eventually, her interest was aroused by an old soldier's yarn about strange coincidence. Infuriatingly, just as he was about to show her an astonishing photograph, the Major's attention wandered. He never did finish the story...
will contain mild spoilers
Brief newspaper talk of sex and scandals; no on-page intimacy
Several murders including poison; deaths without graphic gore
No strong language present
Social drinking at a tropical hotel resort
Passing newspaper mention of queer scandals only
Mild traditional Christian references in passing
No fantasy magic present
No occult content present
Colonial Caribbean setting; dated racial and social attitudes
Suicide attempt and mental illness themes appear
Murder and past cruelty referenced; not graphic on-page
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