A town busybody is poisoned at a busy reception in the home of famous film star Marina Gregg. The poisoned drink seemed intended for Marina, but Miss Marple is not…

At the insistence of Ruth Van Rydock, an old schoolfriend who is convinced that there is something wrong, Miss Marple agrees to visit ‘Stonygates’, the country house of Ruth’s sister.

Travelling on the 4.50 from Paddington, Mrs McGillicuddy witnesses a murder on a passing train – but where is the body?

After finding her boss, a private detective, has committed suicide and has left her his agency, Cordelia Gray is asked to investigate the suicide of the man’s son. During the…