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When Rex Fortescue falls ill at work, he is rushed to hospital where he unfortunately dies. Inspector Neele is called & tests reveal that Fortescue was killed by taxine poisoning - a poison derived from yew trees. Fortescue's house is called 'Yew Tree House' & there is no shortage of suspects: is it the much younger second wife who is dallying with her tennis coach, or the elder son who has been arguing with his father recently, (continued)

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This was a solid little mystery. Nothing super thrilling but didn't drag either. For a Miss Marple mystery it doesn't really feature her much until the end. I'm not disappointed I read this story but it's not on my re-read list either. I say read it but don't expect to be blown away.

#fiction #mystery #murder

I enjoyed the twists and turns in this mystery and I found the conclusion satisfying. However, Miss Marple doesn't make an entrance until we're well into the story. I kept waiting impatiently for her to show up!

#CozyReads @Bookwormjillk
#HauntedShelf #Flerken #BodyDoubleReadathon @PuddleJumper

Well, this certainly starts off with a bang! ‼️

#mystery

I love how consistently Miss Marple is underestimated because of her appearance and gender. If she weren't a goodie, I bet she'd make a great murderer. This one has some overlap in detail with the Sayers novel I'm reading right now, so I got confused a couple of times about which clues went with which story. Once I got it straight, though, this was a pleasant listen.

Rex Fortescue collapses and dies in his office, poisoned with taxine from yew trees. Within a few days his wife and maid are also killed. Baffled, the police ask Miss Marple to infiltrate the household.

I fastened on the wrong suspect fairly early on. No little grey cells or village experience to help me out. Sigh.

#coffeeandabook

An enjoyable #MissMarple though I always wish for more of her - she did not show up until after the 100 page mark! It is as expected - big house, deaths, suspects, and though I have no clue, she solves it no problem. What WAS a nice surprise was how proof came to light in the last pages. Gave me all the warm feels from justice being served to a baddie.
Thumbs up again, #AgathaChristie.

So this year I‘m reading all the Miss Marple novels in order - all the pretty covers were a huge influencing factor I‘m not gonna lie! 🤣

Number six in my year of Marple. Poor gullible Gladys! Not much Marple, but what little we do get is terrifically avenging. I enjoyed, but, as with the last (They Do It With Mirrors), not quite as much as the first four.

Thanks for the tag @AkashaVampie ! I‘ve got a few books on the go, but this is the one which generates the most visuals in my head for me to create a #BookishMoodBoard .

Feel free to play along and create your own! 😀

I really enjoy Christie's writing style. This is the first book I have completely read from her, but I hope to read more. The mystery kept me guessing until the end when everything was explained. I had my own theories leading up and I got some parts correct.

Another Miss Marple. Good stuff.

Aaaaaand here are the rest of the new Miss Marple editions that I ordered! 😂📚💕 I'm not going to lie...they all look REALLY GOOD together! I'm a little bit obsessed, to be honest! 😍 The next available one (The Mirror Crack'd from side to side) comes out this Tuesday and of course I pre-ordered it! 😁

Thoughts on the designs of the Miss Marple reissues? I'm not completely convinced, but they have my interest...(Image taken from IG)

Also a circle skirt with a custom print fabric panel based on the folio society edition 🗡I think spoonflower does custom fabric designs— I wonder if it would be copyright infringement or if I can change it enough? 🧐

Of course while picking up Death on the Nile at the library I saw some more AC books and I couldn‘t just walk away. It‘s not my favorite Ms. Marple mystery - she actually takes awhile to show up in this book - but it still kept me guessing.

I love Miss Marple! She wasn‘t in this enough IMO, but I still enjoyed the mystery. Lots of red herrings as usual. #scarathlon #teamslaughter @Clwojick 16pts

A fun Miss Marple mystery! I put it down a few times in the beginning and am really glad I stuck with it to finish it out. (Christie throws a lot of characters at you at once & I am finding I need to power through the first few chapters!) But a satisfying mystery all the way around.

This was my first Miss Marple and while I liked it, I can‘t say I enjoyed her as much as Hercule Poirot. She isn‘t even introduced until nearly halfway into the story! I also must say I missed the traditional gathering of the suspects and dramatic reveal. I will try another Marple sometime, but one where I can get to know her better from the beginning.

Read as part of the #readchristie2021 challenge hosted by OfficialAgathaChristie on IG. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

1. It is really hot here. 🌞42°C!!!
2. Never had a chance for camping. But I think I would love the cabins.
3. Inspector Neele 👮from the tagged book. I would love to be in the shoes of a crime solver.
4......... to play video games🎮 and read a little after a nice hearty breakfast.
@Daisy @ImperfectCJ.
I hope m not trouubling you both by tagging. I don't have much freinds here. 😅

As my first reading experience with AC, APFoR demonstrated why AC had such a lasting, immense legacy, but it also disappointed me. The intro chapter is fantastic. The ending is good, but I saw a lot more potential in other possibilities. #AgathaChristie #classicmystery

I'll admit I did kind of lose my way a few times with this #mystery #audiobook but that was my own distracted mind. I do find it funny that sometimes Christie doesn't bring in Miss Marple until a ways into the story. I think this one was about half done before she showed up! Nevertheless it was a solid entertaining old school mystery.

I am 2 hours and 15 minutes into this book — basically halfway— and Miss Marple has not appeared yet!

Love rereading these!

Listening to this audiobook on Hoopla. Relaxing after a busy weekend. Went for a walk at the sea side earlier today.

This might be one of my favorite Christies, although Miss Marple‘s role in the mystery is pretty tangential. Great use of a nursery rhyme for sinister things and plot complications.

An enjoyable Marple.

Next up in My Year With Agatha!

Loved this. The nursery rhyme added just the right amount of creepiness to the plot, and I appreciated how Miss Marple got so upset over one of the murders. So often there‘s a callousness about deaths in a murder mystery, and I liked that there were genuine expressions of grief in this one! Some nice twists & turns, good characters, plenty of Miss Marple, & a satisfying conclusion. I had lots of suspicions that were almost correct, but not quite.

The book was really interesting. I loved it. It refers to a nursery rhyme.
A handful of rye and...
There was also blind love mentioned in the book.

My first Miss Marple Mystery ! Halfway through. Nice easy read as always with Agatha Christie. Some good surprises.

With A. Christie you know what you get. This one didn‘t disappoint.
#litsyAtoZ2018 book 8 and 3 for #booked2018 book13/275

The train station in Marple has a great dedication to Miss Marple herself

I have too many unread Agatha Christie books on my shelves. #TBR #Pocketful #YESvember17

One of Christie‘s nursery rhyme mysteries, this was a quick and entertaining listen. Wealthy Rex Fortescue dies suddenly after his morning tea, with rye found in his pockets. Miss Marple is called on to assist with the investigation and weed through the suspect list, as it would appear that the unscrupulous Fortescue had many enemies.

My first AC book. To be honest, it has been a long time since I read anything remotely near or similar to a detective or crime story, but after this, I can definitely understand why AC fans adore her writings. I thought the writings were brilliant. Definitely my first of many AC books to come. #agathachristie

I have been waiting to read an Agatha Christie book, and come to find out I had one. I enjoyed reading this story. Finished it in a day, I didn't want to put it down.

Rounding out this long weekend with a book that matches my blanket. Hello again, Miss Marple! #agathachristie

Not going to get the full 24 hours, but I really enjoyed my second #24in48. Going to wrap up my night with some Miss Marple. It was great seeing everyone's posts - congrats to those who made the full 24 hours! Can't wait to do this again!

This week kind of sucked for reading. Got very little weeknight time in. Couple that with reading a bunch of books, none of which have caught my attention yet, and I've decided it's time to jump start myself with an Agatha. Hello, Jane Marple! #agathachristie Maybe I will finish one of the other, like, 4 books I'm reading tomorrow 🙈

Not a lot of Miss M in this. A smart inspector who despite himself and police common sense, listens to Miss Marple and solves the riddle. This wasn't a complicated murder mystery. It's more a study of characters' personality and how their actions or behavior betray their intentions. I liked it.

A few of my Agatha Christie books. 😍😍

Another entertaining Miss Marple mystery.

A bowl of popcorn and an Agatha Christie mystery 🕵🍿