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D.G.
I remember really liking this book the first time I read it, but listening to it this time around, the murderer seemed so obvious! I was amazed that Miss Marple took so long to figure it out. Definitely not among the best in Mrs. Christie's arsenal even if the hook Want to see a picture of a murderer?' definitely catches the eye.

Narration was well done even if the American accents are over the top.

Still looking forward to the next book in the series.
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Lauren
Dec 23, 2008 rated it really liked it
Shelves: fiction, mystery, 2008
Another scarily fascinating mystery with Miss Marple as 'Nemesis.' Set on the island of St. Honore, Miss Marple is told a story of a murderer who got away. The next day, the teller of the tale is dead- apparently from natural causes. The plot thickens, though, when the COD-high blood pressure and too much alchohol- is invalidated by the fact that the victim did not have high blood pressure. Miss Marple takes action, and partners up with Mr. Rafiel, an old, rich and paralyzed businessman who play ...more
Lorna
3 1/2 stars. Interesting characters and a clever plot. EBN24 Category: wild card draw (takes place in the Caribbean)
Marie (UK)
Jul 09, 2019 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
This was really well narrated and an intriguing storyline
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May 23, 2007 rated it liked it
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