Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel

Miss Marple is back! Fifty years after the publication of Sleeping Murder, Agatha Christie's final Miss Marple novel, the world's most famous fictional 'lady detective' returns to the crime scene in a thrilling new story from the pen of Lucy Foley. High in the Swiss Alps, accessed by a single winding railway line, stands the luxurious Grand Alpine hotel. With its magnificent views and exclusive access to perfectly groomed slopes, it attracts guests from far and wide. A famous Hollywood actress. An ambitious politician. A high-society wife. A reckless boyfriend. A calculating doctor. However, not everyone has come for a winter holiday, the ski slopes and the lavish hotel. Beneath all the champagne and expensive furs, a dark history is bubbling, with old animosities and grievances surfacing like cracks in a glacier on the nearby peak. And someone is watching it all from the shadows. A polite old lady with an exceptionally sharp mind: Miss Marple. When a body is found and a snowstorm cuts off all escape routes, only Miss Marple can piece together the clues before the killer strikes again. No hotel guest escapes her watchful eye. It's not just a matter of who has a motive, but who will be the next victim… What they said about the book “Lucy Foley is a master of her craft. She always keeps you in suspense right up to the last page.” – Freida McFadden, bestselling author of The Housemaid, The Teacher and The Inmate “Miss Marple is back – and she couldn't be in better hands. Lucy Foley is at the top of her game. An iconic location, a closed circle of charismatic suspects – and the skills of the inimitable Miss Marple, who returns to her best detective form. Lesser authors might settle for imitation, but Foley’s signature changes of perspective bring a new dimension to the mystery and breathe new life into the structure of a classic whodunnit. An absolute triumph.” – Alex Michaelides, New York Times bestselling author “Lucy Foley evokes the spirit of the unique Agatha Christie with precision and charm. I couldn't put the book down!” – Bonnie Garmus, bestselling author of Lessons in Chemistry “In Marple: A Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel, Lucy Foley delivers a thrilling and enchanting detective story that is also a perfect tribute to Agatha Christie. I read it in one delicious gulp and enjoyed every minute.” – Laura Dave, New York Times bestselling author “Masterful, murderous fun. Lucy Foley has taken a classic and made it her own – with her typical twists, a colourful cast of characters, and a dazzling denouement. I couldn't have loved it more.” – Chris Whitaker, New York Times bestselling author “So clever, atmospheric and thrilling! Foley has captured Miss Marple perfectly. Agatha Christie would be delighted! As was I.” – Shari Lapena, New York Times bestselling author “Deliciously dark. Delightfully Foley. A joy to read and beautifully written – this witty detective story delivers a brilliant twist and will keep you in suspense until the very end.” – Alice Feeney, New York Times bestselling author “A celebration of everything we love about Miss Marple. Lucy Foley brilliantly captures her wit, warmth, and wisdom in a mystery that feels fresh, elegant, and immensely satisfying. I savoured every page.” – Jean Kwok, New York Times bestselling author