Questions About The Moving Finger (Miss Marple, #3)

Reader Q&A

To ask other readers questions about The Moving Finger, please sign up.

Answered Questions (9)

Can I read this without having read the first three books in the Miss Marple series?

Theresa Definitely. Ms. Marple only comes into the story at the very end. It almost shouldn't be considered a Ms. Marple mystery at all. …moreDefinitely. Ms. Marple only comes into the story at the very end. It almost shouldn't be considered a Ms. Marple mystery at all. (less)

flag

Why is the book called "The Moving Finger"? The only thing I can think of is because the envelope typist used one finger.

David Tudor It probably refers to a quote from the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám:
"The Moving Finger writes; and, having writ, moves on." meaning that once a thing is d…moreIt probably refers to a quote from the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám:
"The Moving Finger writes; and, having writ, moves on." meaning that once a thing is done, it cannot be undone.(less)

flag

This question contains spoilers... (view spoiler)