Miss Marple

Miss Jane Marple doesn’t look like your average detective. Quite frankly, she doesn’t look like a detective at all. But looks can be deceiving... For a woman who has spent her life in the small village of St Mary Mead, Miss Marple is surprisingly worldly. But as she often points out she has had every opportunity to observe human nature.

Characters

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The Miss Marple Reading List

Discover the definitive Miss Marple reading list

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Which Miss Marple Novel Should I Read?

Take this personality quiz to find out which Miss Marple novel you should read next

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Miss Marple Portrayals

Find out who has taken on the famous role of Miss Marple

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The St Mary Mead Magazine

Immerse yourself in the world of Miss Marple with this Parish and Village News magazine

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Miss Marple: The Facts

Essential facts about Agatha Christie's Miss Marple

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M is for Marple

Explore this exclusive artwork inspired by Agatha Christie's Marple

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Miss Marple: A Quiz

Take the quiz to discover if you're a Miss Marple expert

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Eight Miss Marple Quotes

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Christie's Celebrated Women

We explore Christie's adventurous and inspiring female characters

Did you know?

Miss Marple is a development of the Caroline Sheppard character in The Murder of Roger Ackroyd.

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