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“A Murder is Announced” is a detective fiction novel by Agatha Christie, first published in 1950. It is one of the works featuring her famous detective, Miss Marple.
The story revolves around an unusual advertisement in the local newspaper of Chipping Cleghorn. The advertisement announces that a murder will take place at Little Paddocks, the home of Letitia Blacklock, at 7 PM that evening. Intrigued, a group of people gathers at the appointed time, expecting a game or some form of entertainment. However, things take a dark turn when gunshots are fired, and a real murder occurs.
Miss Marple, who is visiting a friend in Chipping Cleghorn, becomes involved in the investigation, using her sharp observational skills and knowledge of human nature to uncover the truth behind the mysterious announcement and the subsequent murder.
As with many of Agatha Christie’s works, “A Murder is Announced” is praised for its clever plot twists, intricate mystery, and engaging characters. It remains a popular and well-regarded classic in the mystery genre.
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