William Morrow and Company

A Murder Is Announced - Agatha Christie

Now with a beautiful new series look, Christies classic mystery in which a murder is announced in a small-town newspaper advertisementand Miss Marple must unravel the fiendish puzzle when a crime does indeed occur. The villagers of Chipping Cleghorn are agog with curiosity when the Gazette advertises A murder is announced and will take place on Friday, October 29th, at Little Paddocks at 6.30 p.m. A childish practical joke? Or a spiteful hoax? Unable to resist the mysterious invitation, the locals arrive at Little Paddocks at the appointed time when, without warning, the lights go out and a gun is fired. When they come back on, a gruesome scene is revealed. An impossible crime? Its up to Miss Marple to get the scoop and make sure the killer doesnt bury the lead.

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