And back to Agatha Christie

Back to the old standby, Agatha Christie. When in doubt, I read Christie or Austen. Depends on my mood, really.

So, in Chipping Cleghorn, there are only a few options for receiving the news of the day. One option is the Chipping Cleghorn Gazette – and in one morning’s Gazette, there is a notice: “A murder is announced and will take place at Friday, October 29th, at Little Paddocks, at 6:30 p.m.” Ms. Blacklock, who lives at Little Paddocks, is a bit surprised by this, as are most of her friends.

Most people take it to mean that Ms. Blacklock is having one of those fun “murder parties,” and people come expecting a good time. That is, until someone is actually murdered. The local police investigate, and Miss Marple also happens to be around. The local inspector is told to get her involved, and they start working together. They make a pretty good team, too.

There’s the usual red herrings that one associates with Christie, and lots of imposters floating around. It’s a fun read, always good for shutting off the brain and being entertained.