Book Review: Sleeping Murder by Agatha Christie (Miss Marple #5)
This book is Miss Marple number five chronologically but one of Christie’s final works prior to her death. Obviously, by this time, she was writing confidently and I think it showed.
The start of the book has a real gothic feel to it with Gwenda being haunted by visions of a strangled woman in her just-purchased home. Soon, however, she is consulting Miss Marple who offers a bit of common sense but, still, supposes the woman was indeed murdered some 18 years previous. Gwenda, her husband Giles, and Miss Marple [of course] then decide to investigate the murder.
Miss Marple features much more than she did in The Moving Finger but she still plays only a supporting role with Christie focusing much more on newlyweds Gwenda and Giles. Luckily, like the siblings in The Moving Finger, they are quite likeable and I couldn’t help but cheer them on in their snooping.
I did guess part of this mystery plot, but I wasn’t (of course) good enough to pick up on the finer details and many clues which Christie offered.
Another 4 ½ rating
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