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Miss Marple is a delightful treasure, and in the 8th book of her series, 4:50 from Paddington, she's convinced her friend is telling the truth about witnessing a murder on a train. The cops and train conductor note the woman's account but mostly believe she simply woke up from a nap and misunderstood what was happening in a train passing by her train on an adjacent track. Our doddering old sleuth sets another friend on the case, and by about a third into the story, the body is found! Of course, it could only take Dame Agatha Christie to pull off a tale like this one.

A rich old family with 2 daughters and 4 sons. The patriarch is sick and dying. One daughter is dead and one son was presumed lost in the war. A grandchild or two. The nurse has caught the eye of several male family members. The doctor fancies the daughter but won't ask her out. What's really going on? Hidden beneath the surface is a cleverly woven tale of secret drama, and as it all comes to the surface, so does the body count. I liked this one immensely, even if the plot is a little concerning. I'm not entirely sure how Miss Marple could really be certain that her friend was truthful... if a friend told me they saw a murder and the police wouldn't do much... I'd probably walk away after not finding any immediate clues. Then again, if I didn't work two jobs, and I had tons of free time, it might be cool to keep focused on it

All that said, another memorable trip into the past. I can't believe some of these stories have just hit their 100-year-anniversary! Highly recommended for all.