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The Thirteen Problems

by Agatha Christie (Author) Format: Digital
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    A facsimile first edition hardback of the Miss Marple books, published to mark the 75th anniversary of her first appearance and to celebrate her new-found success on television.

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    ‘I mean,’ said Miss Marple, puckering her brow a little as she counted the stitches in her knitting, ‘that so many people seem to me not to be either bad or good, but simply, you know, very silly.’
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    ‘Everybody is very much alike, really. But fortunately, perhaps, they don’t realize it.’
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    ‘There is a great deal of wickedness in village life. I hope you dear young people will never realize how very wicked the world is.’
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Agatha Christie

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Born in Torquay in 1890, Agatha Christie began writing during the First World War and wrote over 100 novels, plays and short story collections. She was still writing to great acclaim until her death, and her books have now sold over a billion copies in English and another billion in over 100 foreign languages. Yet Agatha Christie was always a very private person, and though Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple became household names, the Queen of Crime was a complete enigma to all but her closest friends.

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Customers find the content enjoyable, ingenious, and satisfying. They also describe the length as short stories that keep the reader guessing. Readers also say the book is a typical Christie collection that never fails to satisfy.

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Customers find the content enjoyable, interesting, and thought-provoking. They also describe the book as an excellent short story collection that never fails to satisfy. Readers also mention that the author is a first-class writer and keeps them engrossed.

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"Wonderful book! Normally I vehemently avoid short stories, but this was Miss Marple, so I gave it a try and am so glad I did...." Read more

"...They are very interesting, comprehensive and unsolvable. Each of them touches perfection: nothing can be removed or added...." Read more

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Customers find the book short and engaging. They say it gets to the mystery quickly and keeps the reader guessing. Customers also say the book is pleasant light reading, with the possible exception of too much repetition.

"...They are short stories, but they are tied together by Miss Marple, of course, as well as some continuing characters and the context of a weekly party..." Read more

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"...a little beat up but readable certainly and a typically great Christie collection." Read more

"...As I say pleasant light reading with possibility a little too much repetition , a little light humour...." Read more

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Travis P.
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic mystery stories.
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2022
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Great book!
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HJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Would give thirteen stars, if I could...
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2013
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Wonderful book! Normally I vehemently avoid short stories, but this was Miss Marple, so I gave it a try and am so glad I did. They are short stories, but they are tied together by Miss Marple, of course, as well as some continuing characters and the context of a weekly party. Most of the stories definitely kept me guessing! Of course, the pace is a bit slower - but never boring!
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Magnifying Glass
4.0 out of 5 stars Early Marple
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2011
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Except for the last story, the format for each story is the same: a small group of people entertain themselves, each time they meet, by having one of them tell a mystery and then the others try to solve it before hearing the solution. Unexpectedly, the elderly Miss Marple - better known for her knitting - manages to solve every one.

1. Retired Scotland Yard Commissioner, Sir Henry, tells of three who sat down to sup: two became ill - the third died.
2. An elderly parish clergyman tells of the death of a woman dressed as a Goddess.
3. Miss Marple's nephew tells of a man who may have known too much about the missing gold.
4. An artist tells of a scenic fishing village - perfect for painting and for murder.
5. A lawyer tells of a rich man who - just before he dies - makes a new will, and now, the new will is missing.
6. Miss Marple tells of the time when nearly everyone thought her niece Maple had murdered her husband.

7. Col. Bantry tells of the mysterious death of Mrs. Pritchard; curiously, the flowers in her room predicted it.
8. A doctor tells of the drowning of an English woman.
9. Sir Henry tells a story of former Secret Service agent who had fallen down the stairs.
10. Jane Marple tells of Mrs. Sanders being found face down; a sand-filled stocking lay nearby.
11. Mrs. Bantry tells of a vivacious girl who dies after supping on a meal featuring duck.
12. An actress tells a hazy story ... but it was clear to Miss Marple.

13. Miss Marple hands Sir Henry a note with the unlikely name of the murderer; now he is got to prove it.

Overall: the stories range from 3 to 5. Note: alternate title: "The Tuesday Club Murders."
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gina
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2013
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Each of the thirteen problems could have beeen a whole novel. They are very interesting, comprehensive and unsolvable. Each of them touches perfection: nothing can be removed or added. The concept of the meetings is vey clever and unlike usual short stories, each problem keeps you sittng on the edge of your chair, just like a novel (I prefer Christie's novels to her short stories).
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Veronika
3.0 out of 5 stars Appearance
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2023
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Came damaged
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great condition
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2022
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The book was in great condition, very fairly priced and shipped expeditiously.
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Burt
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun book
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2023
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Short book.
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Carol Bell
4.0 out of 5 stars Alternate Title: The Tuesday Club Murders
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2022
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In this book Miss Marple gathers with her friends, and each of them shares a detective problem for the others (and for the reader) to solve. Entertaining and relaxing.
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Carlos Delgado
5.0 out of 5 stars Un buen producto
Reviewed in Mexico on March 28, 2022
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Me gustó el estilo clasico de Miss Marple...
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Ayushi S.
5.0 out of 5 stars 10/10
Reviewed in India on July 21, 2023
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Book arrived in great condition
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Penny
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant. Insight into the way Miss Marple thinks which is a peek into Agatha Christie’s genius
Reviewed in Canada on September 25, 2020
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Good l great, fantastic and a chance to be a sleuth yourself. For real!!!
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eylul ece
5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely recommend
Reviewed in France on May 12, 2020
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My favorite Agatha Christie novel ever. This is my comfort book, it has very short and clever mysteries which are told without long conversations and detailed descriptions and solved in the comfort of Miss Marple’s home. So it gives you the same half-creepy-half-exciting feeling you get when you share horror stories and urban legends with your friends.
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Glenyse Duke
5.0 out of 5 stars An easy and good read.
Reviewed in Australia on August 21, 2023
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A good collection of Miss Marple stories. Can recognise a story or two with Hercule Poirot as well. An easy read.
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