It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife. So opens this famous novel which has become Jane Austens best loved and best known work. It was in this book that all Jane Austens talents combined to create not only the most wonderful love story, but dialogue that sparkles with wit and irony, an ingenious and compelling...
Wealthy businessman Rex Fortescue is found dead with rye grain in his pocket. His death is followed in quick succession by a woman dying while eating bread and honey, and a maid in her garden. Inspector Neele, in charge of investigating the spate of murders, consults with Miss Marple, who has an interesting...