A Caribbean Mystery (Miss Marple #10)
by Agatha Christie
What is it about:
As Jane Marple sat basking in the Caribbean sunshine she felt mildly discontented with life. True, the warmth eased her rheumatism, but here in paradise nothing ever happened.
Eventually, her interest was aroused by an old soldier's yarn about a strange coincidence. Infuriatingly, just as he was about to show her an astonishing photograph, the Major's attention wandered. He never did finished the story...
What did I think of it:
We were rewatching the Marple seasons with Geraldine McEwan (my favorite Miss Marple) and that made me want to reread some of the Marple books that haven't been used in those three glorious seasons.
This is a very enjoyable read. Miss Marple is on holiday and isn't really paying attention to a story she is being told until the man who told her the story ends up dead the next day. From thereon she starts digging as only Miss Marple can: using her innocent old lady act to fret out secrets.
This book has everything I love about the Miss Marple books: lots of secrets, sneaky murders, misdirection, and Miss Marple on the hunt. I like how she seeks help when needed, but also isn't afraid to step into danger if it means solving the case. It's stories like this one that make me think McEwan's portrayal is perfect and why she will always be my Marple.
I can advice the Miss Marple books to anyone who loves a (cozy) mystery.
Why should you read it:
It's a very enjoyable murder mystery.
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