The dead man was hated by half the village—but who hated him enough to kill?

Life in the quiet village of St. Mary Mead is turned upside down when Colonel Lucius Protheroe is found murdered in the vicarage. He was hardly a popular man, and there is no shortage of people with reasons to resent him. Yet knowing who disliked the victim is one thing; discovering who actually committed the crime is another.

As suspicion spreads through the village, Reverend Leonard Clement finds himself caught in a mystery filled with secrets, conflicting stories, and unexpected possibilities. Then Miss Jane Marple begins paying close attention to the details others have overlooked.

The Murder at the Vicarage marks the first appearance of Miss Marple, one of Agatha Christie's most beloved detectives. Beneath the peaceful surface of St. Mary Mead, human nature proves far more complicated—and dangerous—than it first appears.

With its charming village setting, intriguing suspects, clever observations, and satisfying detective work, this classic mystery offers everything readers love about Christie's ingenious storytelling.

Enter St. Mary Mead, examine the clues, and see if you can uncover the murderer before Miss Marple does.