Title: 4:50 From Paddington.Author: Agatha Christie.
Genre: Classic, Mystery, Historical Fiction.
Plot: Elspeth McGillicuddy doesn't lie, and when she tells her old friend Miss Marple that she saw a woman being murdered a train passing hers, Miss Marple believes her. But, after reporting this interesting fact to the proper authorities, the question remains; what to do about the murder. Feeling her years weighing on her, Miss Marple decides the best course of action is to hunt up her much younger efficient friend, Lucy Eyelesbarrow to do the foot work for her. Getting herself established at Rutherford Hall, Lucy handles the housework and makes life much easier for the daughter of the house, Emma Crackenthorpe. When she's not scrubbing the kitchen table or cooking delicious food, Lucy stomps around the grounds looking for clues and, more importantly, the body of the dead woman.
When the body, now three weeks old, is finally discovered, Rutherford Hall becomes the center of attention, making the various Crackenthorpe family members very nervous. Detective Inspector Craddock is set on the case and finds himself with one very tricky puzzle on his hands. With seemingly all the clues in hand, Craddock believes he has the case wrapped up - until people start dropping dead. With even the police baffled, it is up to Miss Marple to bring the final piece to the puzzle. But will she be in time before another murder takes place?
Likes/Dislikes: This was an exceptional novel! I thought I had it all figured out {and I did get most of it right}, but then someone dies and my whole theory, rather like Craddock's, came crashing down, leaving me wondering how on earth this story could be resolved. I really liked Lucy and Craddock; very well written wonderful characters. Miss Marple didn't feature in the story too much, just the beginning, end and a little in the middle, but I was fine with that. I really liked this story; I'd recommend it to anyone interested in a good solid read with a twist at the end.
Rating: PG-14 and up, mainly for reading level and content {it's a murder ya know}.
Date Report Written: May 2nd, 2013.
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