Miss Marple Books in Order

book series by Agatha Christie

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of The Murder at the Vicarage

    The Murder at the Vicarage

    1930 · Agatha Christie

    "Murder at the Vicarage" is a 1930 novel by Agatha Christie. It introduces Miss Marple, a sharp-witted and observant spinster who solves crimes using…

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  2. Cover of The Body in the Library

    The Body in the Library

    1942 · Agatha Christie

    A 1942 novel by Agatha Christie. Colonel and Mrs Bantry discover the body of a young woman in evening dress in their library, and its connection to…

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  3. Cover of The Moving Finger

    The Moving Finger

    1942 · Agatha Christie

    The placid village of Lymstock appears to be the ideal place for Jerry Burton to recover from his accident with the help of his sister, Joanna.…

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  4. Cover of A Murder Is Announced

    A Murder Is Announced

    1950 · Agatha Christie

    A 1950 novel by Agatha Christie. The villagers of Chipping Cleghorn, including Jane Marple, are agog with curiosity over a newspaper advertisement…

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  5. Cover of They Do It with Mirrors

    They Do It with Mirrors

    1952 · Agatha Christie

    Agatha Christie's 1952 novel, They Do It with Mirrors, features a Victorian mansion that serves as a rehabilitation center for young offenders. The…

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  6. Cover of A Pocket Full of Rye

    A Pocket Full of Rye

    1953 · Agatha Christie

    In the murder of Rex Fortescue, all clues point to the same suspect. Miss Marple's recollection of an old lullaby helps uncover the truth. This 1953…

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  7. Cover of 4:50 from Paddington

    4:50 from Paddington

    1957 · Agatha Christie

    A 1957 mystery thriller by Agatha Christie. Elspeth witnesses a murder from her train carriage window when two trains run alongside each other,…

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  8. Cover of The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side

    The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side

    Year unknown · Agatha Christie

    The 1962 novel The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side by Agatha Christie features an e-book exclusive with a biographer's essay and a guide to the…

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  9. Cover of A Caribbean Mystery

    A Caribbean Mystery

    1964 · Agatha Christie

    A 1964 novel by Agatha Christie in which Miss Marple, vacationing in the Caribbean, grows mildly discontented despite the sunshine easing her…

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  10. Cover of At Bertram's Hotel

    At Bertram's Hotel

    Year unknown · Agatha Christie

    A 1965 novel by Agatha Christie. When Miss Marple comes up from the country for a holiday in London, she finds what she's looking for at Bertram's…

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  11. Cover of Nemesis

    Nemesis

    1972 · Agatha Christie

    Nemesis is a mystery novel by Agatha Christie, first published in the UK on 5 November 1971 by the Collins Crime Club. It was also published in the…

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  12. Cover of Sleeping Murder

    Sleeping Murder

    1976 · Agatha Christie

    A 1976 novel by Agatha Christie, chronicling Miss Marple's final case. Twenty-one-year-old Gwenda Reed moves into an English house and begins…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Miss Marple books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “The Murder at the Vicarage”. Start with “The Murder at the Vicarage.”

How many books are in the Miss Marple series?

We list 12 books by Agatha Christie , published between 1930–1976.

Where can I buy the Miss Marple books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.