An ordinary village
A shocking announcement
One morning the villagers of Chipping Cleghorn wake to find a strange notice in their papers:


‘A murder is announced and will take place on Friday, October 29th, at Little Paddocks at 6.30pm.’


Suspecting this is just a joke, they gather for some evening entertainment.


Then a gunshot is heard.


In desperation, the police turn to an old lady whose hobbies are gardening, gossiping – and solving murders.


After all, old ladies know better than anyone exactly what goes on in quiet English villages…



Never underestimate Miss Marple



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