Jayme's Reviews > Murder at the Vicarage

There is a new book coming out in September which will have twelve new “Miss Marple” mysteries each penned by a different mystery writer from our generation.

I thought it would be fun to listen to the original “Miss Marple” story to refresh my memory, so I can see which of the new ones best captures the flavor of the originals.

This BBC production from 2003, was the first of a series of full cast dramatizations, starring June Whitfield as Miss Marple. It feels like you are listening to a movie, with a range of sound effects such as tea being poured, or crowds chatting in the background, etc.

It is the story of Colonel Protheroe, the most detested man in the village of St. Mary Mead, who is found dead in the Vicar’s study.

As the investigation begins, it is Miss Marple who provides the best eye witness account, and provides a list of seven suspects.

A trap is set and the amateur sleuth’s theory is put to the test.

NOTHING gets past Miss Marple, and this 2 hour 20 minute production is a fun way to get acquainted with her if you haven’t read any of her stories.

Thank you to my local library for the borrowed copy!