Miss Marple solves the murder of a despised colonel in the gossipy village of St. Mary Mead.
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Miss Marple solves the murder of a despised colonel in the gossipy village of St. Mary Mead.
Murder at the Vicarage (1930)is the first Miss Marple mystery book by Agatha Christie. Miss Jane Marple is a village busybody who applies human nature to crimes. Colonel Protheroe, magistrate universally despised, was shot in his study, unheard. His wife Anne admits newly arrived artist Lawrence Redding is an old flame, and both confess to murder. The local inspector and Miss Marple sort through to the truth.
*The murder of Colonel Protheroe shocks the town of St. Mary Mead, wher...
will contain mild spoilers
Mentions of past romantic relationships between characters
Central murder by gunshot discussed but not graphically depicted
No profanity present
Social drinking occurs in village settings
No LGBTQ+ representation
Story centers on a vicarage with clergyman characters and church life
No magic or witchcraft
No occult elements
No political content
No self-harm or suicide
Murder of a disliked figure; no abuse or assault themes
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