Books with title A Murder is Announced

Title of book is "A Murder Is Announced." Title page says Walter J. Black, New York. 1950. Dust jacket cover says "Agatha Christie's 50th Mystery Novel. At bottom are 2 quotes from Ellery Queen and John Dickson Carr. The DJ spine has a black badge symbol saying "Red Badge Detective Dodd Mead". DJ shows numerous Christie books and a picture of a woman's face showing terror/horror.

Second Paperback Edition, Pocket Books - Cardinal Edition #C-362, published August 1959. Cover blurbs: "The Complete Book."; "A harmless game becomes a vicious crime when...A Murder is Announced." Cover art by Harry Bennett. Author's forth Miss Jane Marple mystery novel of twelve. Original 35¢ cover price. Original hardcover published by Dodd, Mead in 1950.

The villagers of Chipping Cleghorn are agog with curiosity when the Gazette advertises "A murder is announced and will take place on Friday, October 29th, at Little Paddocks at 6.30 p.m." A childish practical joke? Or a spiteful hoax? Unable to resist the mysterious invitation, the locals arrive at Little Paddocks at the appointed time when, without warning, the lights go out and a gun is fired. When they come back on, a gruesome scene is revealed. An impossible crime? Only Miss Marple can unravel it.

A new tie-in edition of Agatha Christie's bestseller, to coincide with the broadcast of the new movie on ITV starring Geraldine McEwan. Includes a full colour plate section, a 'making of' essay, background facts and a bonus chapter. The villagers of Chipping Cleghorn, including Jane Marple, are agog with curiosity over an advertisement in the local gazette which reads: 'A murder is announced and will take place on Friday October 29th, at Little Paddocks at 6.30 p.m.' A childish practical joke? Or a hoax intended to scare poor Letitia Blacklock? Unable to resist the mysterious invitation, a crowd begins to gather at Little Paddocks at the appointed time when, without warning, the lights go out!