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The Body in the Library (Hardcover)

by Agatha Christie (Author) "Mrs. Bantry was dreaming ..." (more)
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Her old friend Mrs. Bantry has called Miss Marple in again. It seems that the body of a dead blonde lies on the library floor, much to the chagrin of the servants. Miss Marple is only too happy to help, as there's nothing she likes better than nosing around in other people's business. Stephanie Cole manages just the right tone for this breezy story of English village life of sixty years ago. Taking you back to a simpler time and place, Cole performs with a chatty intimacy that lets you feel you might be at the next table overhearing (in true Miss Marple fashion) some intriguing goings-on. A wonderful diversion for a long car ride or a quiet winter evening. D.G. © AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

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Dolly Bantry's reaction on seeing the body of a beautiful, but dead, blonde in her library is to immediately call for her friend Jane Marple. The police identify the girl as Ruby Keene. She was reported missing by elderly invalid Conway Jefferson who, fond of Ruby, planned to adopt her-much against his family's wishes. When the body of another dead girl turns up, Miss Marple determines to find this ruthless killer. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A body in the first chapter., Aug 10 2004
By John Austin "austinjr@bigpond.net.au" (Kangaroo Ground, Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Body in the Library (Mass Market Paperback)
Agatha Christie dedicated her 1941 crime novel, "The Body In the Library", with affection to her brother-in-law who had expressed a wish to find a body in the first chapter of her next book. Agatha Christie so contrived a response that the body could be found in the library at Gossington Hall, home of Colonel and Mrs Bantry, neighbors of her famous spinster sleuth Miss Marple.

Accordingly, readers can expect to be entertained by mystery and mayhem, fortified by tea and sympathy, culminating in a well-explained denouement. Many of this writer's former conjuring tricks as well as one or two new one are provided, framed in a setting that has similarities to that of Dorothy L Sayers' "Have His Carcase", and re-working a formula used previously in her own "Death On the Nile". You might, like me, consider that the writer withholds too much information that might facilitate identifying the guilty, but a check will show that she provides clues (although well hidden) during the entertainment.

As cozy as they come, and with less thrills and action than most, this is one of Agatha Christie's better middle order crime novels.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Miss Marple to the rescue, April 30 2004
By Jeanne Tassotto (Trapped in the Midwest) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Body In The Library (Paperback)
Dolly Bantry was slowly waking to the usual sounds of her well run household. Her peaceful, predictable life was thoroughly disrupted when her maid entered, bringing not the expected morning tea, but news of a body in the library! Not only a body, but a young woman! Platinum blonde no less! When her husband could supply no explanation for this occurance Dolly did the only sensible thing - she called her friend and neighbor, Jane Marple.

Miss Marple set about her inquiries and, aided by the police, began to sort out the mess. The trail led to the film industry and then to the nearby seaside resort of Danemouth where the wealthy guests and the staff of the Majestic Hotel become embroiled in the mystery. Ultimately Miss Marple solves the crime, bringing the culprits to justice and saving her friends from a life time of suspicion.

This 1941 work reflects small town English life and morals of the time. The reader needs to keep this mind and not try to see the story in a more contremporary light. It mattered very much at that time whether or not a couple was married or living in sin, teenage girls could be convinced that a talent scout could pick them out of a crowd and the suspicion of a middle-aged man's daliance with a young woman would lead to social exclusion for the whole family.

The plot is, as always in a Christie mystery, fairly laid out with all the clues available to the reader. While the reader may get a suspicion of a red herring and even narrow the field of suspects I doubt that any will arrive at all the answers before Miss Marple reveals all.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining addition to this fun series!, Mar 27 2004
By joan fawler (WA, USA, (Grandmother of five)) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Body In The Library (Paperback)
I have been following this series with a lot of excitment. I love this writer and have enjoyed all of her books. I know you will too. If you haven't tried one of her great mysteries you should. You have no idea what an entertaining time you are missing.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Another good Christie reading from Audio Partners
Many readers and critics have commented that the opening of Agatha Christie's "The Body in the Library" is not merely lighthearted but really funny. Read more
Published on Jun 15 2003 by F. Behrens

5.0 out of 5 stars Another great book by Christie
The Body in the Library, featuring Miss Marple, is a first-rate mystery and one of Christie's best. The plot is well conceived, the characters believable and interesting, the... Read more
Published on Jun 9 2003 by Lisa Bahrami

3.0 out of 5 stars Miss Jane Marple
I have never read an Agatha Christie book before now and i can say that I was dissapointed in this book. Some of the plot was confusing and the book jumped around too much. Read more
Published on Nov 29 2002

3.0 out of 5 stars Unlikely but still technically correct ending
One morning the body of a beautiful but rather cheap-looking girl is found in the library of Colonel and Mrs. Bantry at Gossington Hall. Read more
Published on Sep 3 2002 by Geert Daelemans

4.0 out of 5 stars The Body in the Library
This is a good mystery. Miss Marple is right in the midst of all the action. My only complaint is that as Miss Marple is explaining how the murderer committed the crime she... Read more
Published on May 13 2002 by K. Hill

4.0 out of 5 stars Trap for a Villian
This book by Agatha Christie is very interesting. When you read this book, it feels like that you are one of the policemen investigating this case. Read more
Published on Mar 18 2002 by Janice Wong

5.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly, my favorite.
One of my favorite Agatha Christie books! It's kind of slowpaced, but nonetheless, had my head spinning in circles, just like any other of Dame Agatha Christie's books. Read more
Published on Sep 29 2001 by SarahStarFlower

4.0 out of 5 stars Miss Marple is always a good one to read.
I confess to absolutely loving Dame Agatha's Miss Marple books. I suppose I find the coziness of them soothing. I enjoyed this one because of the presence of Col. Read more
Published on Aug 21 2001 by auorchid

4.0 out of 5 stars The first Agatha Christie book I read
I read The Body in the Library when I was probably 12 or so and developed a great admiration for Agatha Christie and Miss Marple. Read more
Published on Aug 9 2001

4.0 out of 5 stars I like Jane Marple
I don't know why anyone would buy a book by Agatha Christie expecting sex and violence. Her style was to create the atmosphere of an English village before 1935 and to create a... Read more
Published on Aug 3 2001 by Gray

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