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Miss Marple Books In Order (Full List)

Miss Marple is a series of 14 books by Agatha Christie. The first book published in the series is Murder At The Vicarage in 1930. Here is a complete list of Miss Marple books in order.

Last update: October 17, 2026

1. Murder At The Vicarage (1930)

Murder At The Vicarage book cover

In Christie's classic whodunit, Murder at the Vicarage, the peace of St. Mary Mead is shattered when Colonel Protheroe is found dead. With an abundance of suspects and a cunning killer, the unflappable Miss Marple is on the case.

  • πŸ“‡ 288 Pages
  • πŸ“ 72,000 - 86,400 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 10 Hours Reading Time

2. Thirteen Problems (1932)

Thirteen Problems book cover

In Agatha Christie's "Thirteen Problems," a group of friends gathers to share intriguing mysteries, challenging each other to solve them. From puzzling poisoning plots to baffling disappearances, this gripping collection of short stories will keep readers guessing until the very last page.

  • πŸ“‡ 315 Pages
  • πŸ“ 78,750 - 94,500 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 11 Hours Reading Time

3. The Body In The Library (1942)

The Body In The Library book cover

In Agatha Christie's "The Body In The Library," a young woman's lifeless body is discovered in an upscale home, and detective Miss Marple takes the reins to unravel a web of secrets and deceit in this classic whodunit that will keep you guessing until the very end.

  • πŸ“‡ 191 Pages
  • πŸ“ 47,750 - 57,300 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 6 Hours Reading Time

4. The Moving Finger (1942)

The Moving Finger book cover

In Agatha Christie's thrilling mystery, "The Moving Finger," a tranquil English village is plagued by an anonymous letter-writing campaign, exposing shocking secrets and unraveling a web of deceit. As the bodies pile up, can the ever-observant Miss Marple solve the puzzle before it's too late?

  • πŸ“‡ 299 Pages
  • πŸ“ 74,750 - 89,700 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 10 Hours Reading Time

5. A Murder Is Announced (1950)

A Murder Is Announced book cover

Agatha Christie's classic mystery, "A Murder Is Announced," invites readers to unravel the secrets of a small English village, as a shocking murder is foretold in a local newspaper. With her trademark wit and suspense, Christie keeps readers guessing until the very last page.

  • πŸ“‡ 288 Pages
  • πŸ“ 72,000 - 86,400 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 10 Hours Reading Time

6. They Do It With Mirrors (1952)

They Do It With Mirrors book cover

In Agatha Christie's gripping mystery, "They Do It With Mirrors," Miss Marple investigates a shocking series of incidents that occur at an old friend's house turned reform school. The razor-sharp detective's keen intuition and unparalleled sleuthing skills will be put to the test in this mesmerizing whodunit.

  • πŸ“‡ 223 Pages
  • πŸ“ 55,750 - 66,900 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 7 Hours Reading Time

7. A Pocketful Of Rye (1953)

A Pocketful Of Rye book cover

In Agatha Christie's gripping mystery, A Pocketful of Rye, a wealthy businessman's death by poison leads Detective Miss Marple into a tangled web of family secrets and an eerie nursery rhyme, leaving readers guessing until the final page.

  • πŸ“‡ 256 Pages
  • πŸ“ 64,000 - 76,800 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 9 Hours Reading Time

8. 4:50 From Paddington (1957)

4:50 From Paddington book cover

In Agatha Christie's "4:50 From Paddington," a train passenger witnesses a chilling murder from a passing carriage. With no body and no evidence, only Miss Marple can uncover the truth behind this suspenseful mystery.

  • πŸ“‡ 288 Pages
  • πŸ“ 72,000 - 86,400 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 10 Hours Reading Time

9. Mirror Crack'd From Side To Side (1962)

Mirror Crack'd From Side To Side book cover

Agatha Christie's "Mirror Crack'd From Side To Side" takes readers to St. Mary Mead, where a seemingly trivial accident leads Miss Marple on a trail of murder, jealousy, and deception, where every reflection hides a sinister secret.

  • πŸ“‡ 351 Pages
  • πŸ“ 87,750 - 105,300 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 12 Hours Reading Time

10. Caribbean Mystery (1964)

Caribbean Mystery book cover

In Agatha Christie's "Caribbean Mystery," Miss Marple finds herself on vacation at the Golden Palm Hotel when a fellow guest mysteriously dies. With her keen observational skills, she must unravel the web of secrets hidden amidst the beauty of an island paradise.

  • πŸ“‡ 224 Pages
  • πŸ“ 56,000 - 67,200 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 7 Hours Reading Time

11. At Bertram's Hotel (1965)

At Bertram's Hotel book cover

In Agatha Christie's classic mystery novel, At Bertram's Hotel, visitors find solace in the comforting nostalgia of luxurious accommodations. But a disappearance and a string of robberies shatter the illusion, forcing Miss Marple to decipher the truth hidden behind the hotel's faΓ§ade.

  • πŸ“‡ 223 Pages
  • πŸ“ 55,750 - 66,900 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 7 Hours Reading Time

12. Nemesis (1971)

Nemesis book cover

In this captivating mystery by Agatha Christie, Miss Marple receives a cryptic letter, leading her on a perilous journey that intertwines past secrets, haunting memories, and a relentless nemesis out for revenge. Will Miss Marple solve the enigma before it's too late?

  • πŸ“‡ 213 Pages
  • πŸ“ 53,250 - 63,900 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 7 Hours Reading Time

13. Sleeping Murder (1976)

Sleeping Murder book cover

In "Sleeping Murder" by Agatha Christie, a newlywed finds herself haunted by dark secrets from her past as she moves into a seemingly perfect house in a picturesque seaside village, where murder becomes an unsettling reality.

  • πŸ“‡ 242 Pages
  • πŸ“ 60,500 - 72,600 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 8 Hours Reading Time

14. Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel (2026)

Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel book cover

"Mummy was right: when times are hard."

In "Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel," Agatha Christie sends Miss Marple into a new installment that has to be read after the earlier books. A quiet lead turns dangerous, and the truth is worse than the rumor that started it.

  • πŸ“‡ 295 Pages
  • πŸ“ 73,750 - 88,500 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 10 Hours Reading Time