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A Caribbean Mystery (Miss Marple, #9)

Agatha Christie

Start date: August 1, 2017

Finish date: August 31, 2017

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Sep 11, 2017 Adrian rated it really liked it

Shelves: zz-paper-books, det-agatha-christie, detectives-challenge-mm-2017

DRAMATISATION LISTENED TO IN 2020
Firstly let's say it's a shame that this does not have a separate entry as it is not the audiobook of the novel, it is an abridged dramatisation starring June Whitfield as Miss Marple. Whilst I cannot imagine her as Miss Marple in a TV version, she is too, well I don't know but she's too something. That said her voice is excellent and so are these BBC dramatisations.
Well adapted, but obviously quite abridged, this is an enjoyable listen especially when decorating ...more

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Jul 28, 2017 John Frankham rated it really liked it

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Another high-standard Miss Marple whodunnit, this time in sunny climes. Nevertheless our heroine has the energy for some vital snooping at key stages. A good puzzle, well-written, with a good range of characters.

"This story takes place at the Golden Palm resort on the Caribbean island of St Honoré. Miss Marple's nephew has paid for her to holiday there after a bout of ill health - but she is bored. She is approached by Major Palgrave, a garrulous man avoided by the other guests due to his long-w ...more

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Oct 26, 2017 Sahifa rated it really liked it

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The next in line of miss marple 2017 challenge was " A Carribean mystery" .I finished reading the book in just a matter of few hours ,primarily because it was very interesting and I was not in the mood of putting it down .
definately not the best of christie's or Miss marple but still an intriguing and interesting read
go for it if you want to read all of miss marple series as I do.
Tip: Read A carribean mystery before Nemesis ...more

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Nov 02, 2017 Marcus Vinicius rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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Miss Marple on Vacation
Jane Marple goes to the Caribbean Islands on vacation, where sunny days, gossip and funny dinners in good companies happens. Unfortunately (or fortunately!?) murders also happens. So there goes Miss Marple, a little bit slow in the beginning but in full display of her wisdom as the plot advances. In this story, Marple is presenting since the beginning, giving the reader the basics insights about the characters. Discover the murder isn't an easy task (for me is always seem ...more

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