{"product_id":"a-murder-is-announced","title":"A Murder is Announced by Agatha Christie","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"844\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"62\"\u003eBook Summary – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"65\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"88\"\u003eA Murder Is Announced\u003c\/em\u003e is a classic Agatha Christie mystery featuring the beloved detective Miss Marple. The story begins when an unusual notice appears in the local newspaper of the quiet village of Chipping Cleghorn, announcing that a murder will take place at a specific time and place—at Little Paddocks, the home of Letitia Blacklock. The villagers, thinking it’s a prank or a game, gather to watch the event unfold. However, when the lights go out and a gunshot rings, a real murder occurs. As Miss Marple investigates, she uncovers hidden identities, long-buried secrets, and motives rooted in deception and greed. Filled with Christie’s trademark twists, humor, and sharp characterization, \u003cem data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"787\"\u003eA Murder Is Announced\u003c\/em\u003e keeps readers guessing until its brilliant conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"1649\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"885\"\u003eAbout the Author – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"888\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgatha Christie\u003c\/strong\u003e (1890–1976) was an English writer and is often hailed as the “Queen of Crime.” She is one of the best-selling authors in history, with over two billion copies of her books sold worldwide, translated into more than 100 languages. Renowned for her intricate plots and clever twists, Christie created some of the most iconic detectives in literature, including Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. Her works, such as \u003cem data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003eMurder on the Orient Express\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003eThe Murder of Roger Ackroyd\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1406\"\u003eAnd Then There Were None\u003c\/em\u003e, have become timeless classics. Beyond her mysteries, she also wrote plays, including \u003cem data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1508\"\u003eThe Mousetrap\u003c\/em\u003e, the world’s longest-running play. Christie’s storytelling mastery and enduring characters have made her a cornerstone of detective fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of Used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44276875362561,"sku":"1ZM96ZLB3-Used","price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/FJDS.jpg?v=1633523247","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/a-murder-is-announced","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}