A Murder is Announced

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The villagers of Chipping Cleghorn, including Jane Marple, are agog with curiosity over an advertisement in the local gazette which read: 'A murder is announced and will take place on Friday October 29th, at Little Paddocks at 6:30 p.m.' Unable to resist the mysterious invitation, a crowd begins to gather at Little Paddocks at the ppointed time when, without warning, the lights go out . . .

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4.0/5 · 90291 readers · 288 pages · ≈ 5 h 20 m · Challenging

How long does it take to read A Murder is Announced?

About ≈ 5 h 20 m — 288 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mA Murder is Announced~5 h 20 m

How many pages is A Murder is Announced?

288 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320A Murder is Announced288

What genre is A Murder is Announced?

It sits on the Thriller, Mystery, Fiction shelves.

Has A Murder is Announced been made into a movie or TV show?

Yes — screen adaptations include Q11342120.

Is A Murder is Announced in the public domain?

No — it is still under copyright.

Who are the main characters in A Murder is Announced?

The main characters include Miss Jane Marple (Fictitious character).

Where does A Murder is Announced take place?

It is set in England during 20th Century.

Who wrote A Murder is Announced?

Agatha Christie.

Setting England Time period 20th Century Characters Miss Jane Marple (Fictitious character)Jane Marple (Fictitious character)
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