A Murder Is Announced 🔍👵🏻 Agatha Christie 🏡📰

"A Murder Is Announced" is a detective fiction novel by the renowned British author Agatha Christie, first published in 1950.

It features the beloved character Miss Marple, an elderly amateur detective with a talent for solving mysteries. The story revolves around a peculiar advertisement in the local newspaper of the small English village of Chipping Cleghorn, which announces a murder will occur at Little Paddocks, the home of Letitia Blacklock, at a specific date and time. The villagers, curious about the announcement, gather at Little Paddocks to witness what they believe is a harmless game or prank, only to find themselves amid an actual murder.

When the lights go out, and a man is found shot dead, the police are called to investigate. However, Miss Marple's keen observational skills, understanding of human nature, and ability to connect the dots ultimately lead to the killer's unmasking. Christie weaves a complex plot throughout the novel with numerous twists and turns, exploring themes of greed, deception, and hidden identities.