The Murder at the Vicarage: A Miss Marple Mystery — Annotated Edition with New Foreword

“Anyone who murdered Colonel Protheroe would be doing the world at large a service…”
A quiet English village. A deeply disliked man. And a murder that shocks St. Mary Mead to its core.

When Colonel Protheroe is found dead in the vicar’s study, suspicion falls on nearly everyone in town. With secrets lurking behind polite smiles and alibis unraveling at every turn, the local authorities are quickly overwhelmed.

But one observer sees what others miss.

Enter Miss Jane Marple—the sharp-minded, unassuming sleuth whose deep understanding of human nature proves more powerful than any official investigation. To Miss Marple, the patterns of crime are not new—they are simply reflections of the same behaviors found in every village.

First published in 1930, The Murder at the Vicarage is the novel that introduced one of the most iconic detectives in literary history. This classic cozy mystery audiobook delivers a masterfully constructed whodunit filled with twists, misdirection, and timeless intrigue.

Perfect for fans of:


- Agatha Christie and classic British crime fiction
- Miss Marple mysteries and amateur sleuth stories
- Cozy mystery audiobooks and traditional whodunits
- Golden Age detective fiction and village murder mysteries

This public domain audiobook has been newly narrated and produced for a modern listening experience, bringing fresh life to a timeless classic.

Also included is an original foreword by Jonathon Kross, exploring Christie's storytelling techniques, the psychology behind Miss Marple’s methods, and why this enduring mystery continues to captivate listeners today.