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A Murder Is Announced (Miss Marple, #4)

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by Agatha Christie

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Abbey I thought it was a misprint :D
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Orinoco Womble (tidy bag and all) If that hadn't happened, there would have been no story--now would there?…moreIf that hadn't happened, there would have been no story--now would there?(less)
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What do the names "Pip" and "Emma" have to do with being born at midnight? I'm guessing this is a cultural reference.
Victoria They were born just after midday. Pip Emma means PM or afternoon. Not sure if it's particularly British, but it's probably not used much anymore. I've…moreThey were born just after midday. Pip Emma means PM or afternoon. Not sure if it's particularly British, but it's probably not used much anymore. I've seen it in other books, but not in any more modern ones.(less)
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Did anyone else's copy have a ton of (really obvious) typos?
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Can you read this as a stand-alone, or do you have to have read the first four books before reading this one?
Lisa You can read any of the Miss Marple books in any order you like. This just happens to be the fifth one the author wrote. Almost all the Christie books…moreYou can read any of the Miss Marple books in any order you like. This just happens to be the fifth one the author wrote. Almost all the Christie books can be read in any order, although the last Poirot should be read last. (less)
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