Originally published: London: Collins, 1971.
The letter that Miss Marple was reading from a deceased acquaintance implied that she should investigate a crime after his death. The problem was that the writer hadn't said who was involved, or where and when the crime had been committed. A letter from beyond the graveOne last requestAn unsolvable crimeWhen Miss Marple receives a letter from the recently deceased millionaire Jason Rafiel, she's not sure what to make of it.Knowing her deductive skills, he challenges her to solve a crime. If she does so, she will inherit D20,000.The only problem is that he has failed to mention who was involved, or where, and when the crime was committed. Jane Marple is intrigued.Never underestimate Miss Marple`Sorry Poirot, but I'm team Marple every time. A mind to rival the great Sherlock Holmes - and much handier with a knitting needle - yet patronised and underestimated by those around her, her invisibility is her superpower. That and her uncanny understanding of the darkest depths of human natur