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High in the Swiss Alps, accessible only by a single, winding railway, stands the luxurious Grand Alpine Hotel. With glorious mountain views and exclusive access to powdery slopes, it draws guests from far and wide.
The notorious actress.
The high-flying politician.
The society wife.
The reckless friend.
The shrewd doctor.
But not everyone is here for a winter holiday.
Beneath the champagne and furs, dark histories simmer; old grudges emerge like cracks in the ice.
And someone is watching from the shadows. A polite, unassuming woman with an extraordinary mind: Miss Marple.
When a body is found and a blizzard cuts off all escape, only Miss Marple can connect the clues before the killer strikes again. Because it isn’t a question of who has a motive, but who’s next…
The notorious actress.
The high-flying politician.
The society wife.
The reckless friend.
The shrewd doctor.
But not everyone is here for a winter holiday.
Beneath the champagne and furs, dark histories simmer; old grudges emerge like cracks in the ice.
And someone is watching from the shadows. A polite, unassuming woman with an extraordinary mind: Miss Marple.
When a body is found and a blizzard cuts off all escape, only Miss Marple can connect the clues before the killer strikes again. Because it isn’t a question of who has a motive, but who’s next…
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Expected publication September 22, 2026
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Lucy Foley
36 books39.5k followersHello and welcome to my Goodreads page! I’m the author of the new Miss Marple novel, Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel. My previous books have included my murder mysteries: The Midnight Feast, The Paris Apartment, The Guest List and The Hunting Party — as well as the historical novels The Book of Lost and Found, The Invitation and Last Letter from Istanbul.
I came to writing through a love of reading — I previously worked with books as a fiction editor, a literary agent’s assistant, a bookseller and a literary scout!
Inspired by trips to the West Country and local folklore I began plotting my latest novel, The Midnight Feast. A midsummer heatwave, a setting with a past, a reunion that takes a dark turn. And so The Midnight Feast came to life.
Thanks to brilliant readers around the world, my novels have sold over five million copies, and been translated into multiple languages. I’m also a No 1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller. A life-long Agatha Christie fan, I also contributed to Marple, a collection of short stories featuring the legendary detective.
Follow me on social media at:
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Facebook @LucyFoleyAuthor
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I came to writing through a love of reading — I previously worked with books as a fiction editor, a literary agent’s assistant, a bookseller and a literary scout!
Inspired by trips to the West Country and local folklore I began plotting my latest novel, The Midnight Feast. A midsummer heatwave, a setting with a past, a reunion that takes a dark turn. And so The Midnight Feast came to life.
Thanks to brilliant readers around the world, my novels have sold over five million copies, and been translated into multiple languages. I’m also a No 1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller. A life-long Agatha Christie fan, I also contributed to Marple, a collection of short stories featuring the legendary detective.
Follow me on social media at:
Instagram @lucyfoleyauthor
Facebook @LucyFoleyAuthor
Twitter/X @lucyfoleytweets
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March 20, 2025"50 years since Agatha Christie’s last Marple novel, Sleeping Murder, was published, Christie devotee and thriller author, Lucy Foley, reimagines the most famous fictional female detective of all time in a brand new mystery…"
ahh, i'm so excited & nervous at the same time
ahh, i'm so excited & nervous at the same time
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May 26, 2025I’m not sure how to feel about this. Very curious how it’ll turn out!
March 23, 2026
Lucy Foley must add clairvoyant to her resume, since she very clearly channeled Agatha Christie herself while writing Murder at The Grand Alpine Hotel. This book is a glittering, snowbound puzzle box of secrets, scandal, and simmering tension, where every guest feels like a suspect and no one is quite what they seem. Foley leans all the way into her signature multiple POV, tangled spiderweb storytelling, weaving together perspectives with razor-sharp precision until the truth feels both shocking and inevitable. The isolated luxury of the Swiss Alps, the creeping paranoia of a blizzard trapping everyone inside, and the deliciously classic presence of Miss Marple create a perfect blend of modern thriller and golden-age homage. This one is icy, intricate, and impossible to put down.
April 17, 2026
This was such an exciting read - it certainly made my train trip run smoother!
This book came with me on a mini holiday and I have fond memories of venturing solo into coffee shops and reading a few chapters with my sweet treat and coffee of the day. I’ve always been more of a Poirot girl but I do love Miss Marple and her sharp mind.
Normally split perspectives are hit or miss for me but it worked so well here. I enjoyed reading the POV of each character and slowly building up more of the story as we went along. The atmosphere was heavy and suspenseful, with a feel of trepidation and uncertainty in the air. It was chilling and super entertaining.
Thank you to the author and publisher for this book on NetGalley in return for my honest thoughts and review.
This book came with me on a mini holiday and I have fond memories of venturing solo into coffee shops and reading a few chapters with my sweet treat and coffee of the day. I’ve always been more of a Poirot girl but I do love Miss Marple and her sharp mind.
Normally split perspectives are hit or miss for me but it worked so well here. I enjoyed reading the POV of each character and slowly building up more of the story as we went along. The atmosphere was heavy and suspenseful, with a feel of trepidation and uncertainty in the air. It was chilling and super entertaining.
Thank you to the author and publisher for this book on NetGalley in return for my honest thoughts and review.
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April 28, 2026Pre-read 2026: Huh?? Agatha Christie x Lucy Foley?? How did this come to be? I'm intrigued.
April 28, 2026
I need more immediately. Flawless.
If you told me Agatha Christie herself wrote this I wouldn’t bat an eyelid. It is perfect word for word. The setting, the characters, the twists & turns. The mannerisms of Ms Marple.
Absolutely stunning. Please write more
If you told me Agatha Christie herself wrote this I wouldn’t bat an eyelid. It is perfect word for word. The setting, the characters, the twists & turns. The mannerisms of Ms Marple.
Absolutely stunning. Please write more
April 20, 2026
3.5*
It’ll never be Agatha herself but it was very Lucy Foley with an Agatha twist and I am here for it. Thought I knew where it was going but I was delightfully wrong.
It’ll never be Agatha herself but it was very Lucy Foley with an Agatha twist and I am here for it. Thought I knew where it was going but I was delightfully wrong.
April 10, 2026
As a big Agatha Christie fan I was delighted to get an advance review copy of this book but definitely approached it with some trepidation! I have to say, though, that I was pleasantly surprised. I felt the author had the tone right for Marple and had produced a story that had all the trademarks of Christie. I could tell that she herself must also be a big Christie fan.
The story itself hung together well and I didn’t spot the twist, which was pleasing. All in all, a really enjoyable read!
The story itself hung together well and I didn’t spot the twist, which was pleasing. All in all, a really enjoyable read!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
When I heard that Lucy Foley was writing a brand-new adventure for the legendary Miss Marple, my inner mystery nerd immediately started doing happy cartwheels across the living room. A modern thriller author tackling one of the most beloved detectives created by Agatha Christie?
Oh yes. I was absolutely ready for this literary experiment.
And I have to say it right away: Lucy Foley absolutely nailed it.
This book feels like stepping into a time machine and landing straight inside a classic Christie mystery—but with a fresh spark that makes it irresistible for modern readers. It reads like a loving tribute to Christie’s legacy, capturing the tone, the structure, and that delightful “everyone in the room is suspicious” energy that makes a proper whodunit so addictive.
The story takes us to the glamorous Grand Alpine Hotel, perched high in the Swiss Alps like the perfect postcard destination. Snow-covered mountains, elegant guests in furs and evening wear, champagne flowing, gossip drifting through the hallways… and of course the tiny little problem that someone in this luxurious paradise might be a murderer.
A blizzard isolates the hotel. Escape becomes impossible. Secrets start leaking out faster than champagne corks. And somewhere among the guests lurks a killer.
Basically, the setup is locked-room mystery heaven.
The guest list itself is deliciously suspicious. We have Catherine Narracott, the polished society wife who seems to glide through the hotel with perfect elegance. Her husband Anthony is an ambitious politician twice her age whose polished image hides more than a few cracks. Then there’s Bruno Crane—Anthony’s former wartime companion—who seems a little too startled to run into Catherine here, which immediately made my suspicious-reader radar start blinking like a Christmas tree.
And let’s not forget Sylvia Sinclair, the dazzling film star who just happens to share a rather complicated past with Anthony. Yes, that kind of past.
In other words, everyone arrives at this glamorous alpine retreat with luggage… and also emotional baggage the size of a glacier.
But the real joy of the novel is watching Miss Marple quietly observe everything while appearing to do absolutely nothing. She’s accompanied by her dear friend Mrs. Bantry and the wonderfully overwhelmed Diana Glass, who quickly realizes that being anywhere near Miss Marple means every small detail might suddenly become extremely important.
Miss Marple doesn’t storm into the investigation. She doesn’t wave clues around dramatically. Instead she does what she always does best: she watches people.
And if you’ve read enough classic mysteries, you already know that the sweet little lady with the knitting needles is probably the most dangerous mind in the building.
What I loved most about this book is how perfectly it captures the spirit of Christie’s storytelling. The pacing, the character dynamics, the slow unveiling of secrets, the carefully placed clues—it all feels wonderfully familiar in the best possible way.
At times I genuinely felt like I was reading a newly discovered Christie novel that had been tucked away in some dusty literary vault for decades.
And the setting? Absolutely perfect. The Swiss Alps add a cinematic atmosphere to the story. Snowstorms, isolated hotels, glamorous guests with hidden motives—it’s the exact kind of setting that makes a mystery reader grab snacks, settle into a cozy chair, and prepare for an evening of suspicious glances and dramatic revelations.
So yes, I happily poured myself a drink, grabbed my reading snacks, and settled in to enjoy the ride while trying (and failing) to outsmart Miss Marple.
Because let’s be honest: nobody outsmarts Miss Marple.
Overall, this was an absolute delight—a clever, atmospheric mystery that honors the traditions of classic detective fiction while introducing this iconic sleuth to a new generation of readers.
If you love traditional whodunits, glamorous settings, scandalous secrets, and brilliant elderly detectives who quietly solve crimes while everyone else is busy panicking… this one will make you ridiculously happy.
I’m giving this one five delightfully snowy mystery stars and hoping this is only the beginning of more adventures.
A very huge thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow for sharing this delicious mystery from one of my auto-approved thriller authors who captured the perfect Christie-an vibe in exchange for my honest review. I truly appreciated the opportunity to read it. 📚❄️🔎
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Oh yes. I was absolutely ready for this literary experiment.
And I have to say it right away: Lucy Foley absolutely nailed it.
This book feels like stepping into a time machine and landing straight inside a classic Christie mystery—but with a fresh spark that makes it irresistible for modern readers. It reads like a loving tribute to Christie’s legacy, capturing the tone, the structure, and that delightful “everyone in the room is suspicious” energy that makes a proper whodunit so addictive.
The story takes us to the glamorous Grand Alpine Hotel, perched high in the Swiss Alps like the perfect postcard destination. Snow-covered mountains, elegant guests in furs and evening wear, champagne flowing, gossip drifting through the hallways… and of course the tiny little problem that someone in this luxurious paradise might be a murderer.
A blizzard isolates the hotel. Escape becomes impossible. Secrets start leaking out faster than champagne corks. And somewhere among the guests lurks a killer.
Basically, the setup is locked-room mystery heaven.
The guest list itself is deliciously suspicious. We have Catherine Narracott, the polished society wife who seems to glide through the hotel with perfect elegance. Her husband Anthony is an ambitious politician twice her age whose polished image hides more than a few cracks. Then there’s Bruno Crane—Anthony’s former wartime companion—who seems a little too startled to run into Catherine here, which immediately made my suspicious-reader radar start blinking like a Christmas tree.
And let’s not forget Sylvia Sinclair, the dazzling film star who just happens to share a rather complicated past with Anthony. Yes, that kind of past.
In other words, everyone arrives at this glamorous alpine retreat with luggage… and also emotional baggage the size of a glacier.
But the real joy of the novel is watching Miss Marple quietly observe everything while appearing to do absolutely nothing. She’s accompanied by her dear friend Mrs. Bantry and the wonderfully overwhelmed Diana Glass, who quickly realizes that being anywhere near Miss Marple means every small detail might suddenly become extremely important.
Miss Marple doesn’t storm into the investigation. She doesn’t wave clues around dramatically. Instead she does what she always does best: she watches people.
And if you’ve read enough classic mysteries, you already know that the sweet little lady with the knitting needles is probably the most dangerous mind in the building.
What I loved most about this book is how perfectly it captures the spirit of Christie’s storytelling. The pacing, the character dynamics, the slow unveiling of secrets, the carefully placed clues—it all feels wonderfully familiar in the best possible way.
At times I genuinely felt like I was reading a newly discovered Christie novel that had been tucked away in some dusty literary vault for decades.
And the setting? Absolutely perfect. The Swiss Alps add a cinematic atmosphere to the story. Snowstorms, isolated hotels, glamorous guests with hidden motives—it’s the exact kind of setting that makes a mystery reader grab snacks, settle into a cozy chair, and prepare for an evening of suspicious glances and dramatic revelations.
So yes, I happily poured myself a drink, grabbed my reading snacks, and settled in to enjoy the ride while trying (and failing) to outsmart Miss Marple.
Because let’s be honest: nobody outsmarts Miss Marple.
Overall, this was an absolute delight—a clever, atmospheric mystery that honors the traditions of classic detective fiction while introducing this iconic sleuth to a new generation of readers.
If you love traditional whodunits, glamorous settings, scandalous secrets, and brilliant elderly detectives who quietly solve crimes while everyone else is busy panicking… this one will make you ridiculously happy.
I’m giving this one five delightfully snowy mystery stars and hoping this is only the beginning of more adventures.
A very huge thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow for sharing this delicious mystery from one of my auto-approved thriller authors who captured the perfect Christie-an vibe in exchange for my honest review. I truly appreciated the opportunity to read it. 📚❄️🔎
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Thank you to HarperCollins and NetGalley for the ARC of this title.
I am a big Agatha Christie fan, but I have not really delved much into the 'new' Christie novels penned by other authors that have been released in recent years. When I saw that Lucy Foley was writing one, though, I knew I had to give it a go. I was curious how Foley's signature style would translate to a Christie setting, but I was also keen to see her usual interest in themes of class and interpersonal trauma manifested in Miss Marple, where, while there is clear social satire present, it tends to be somewhat more subtle or understated.
Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel is the story of several guests staying in a Swiss hotel. The cast of characters features a ladies' companion, a future leader of the Conservative Party and his wife, the politician's rather 'rough' and unconventional old friend, an ageing Hollywood starlet, a medical student, an inspector, and, of course, our favourite old pussy, Miss Marple, and her friend Mrs Bantry, who featured in The Body in the Library. The idyllic frozen holiday is disturbed by a body, and the police are delayed. Can Miss Marple solve the murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel?
I was curious whether this would end up feeling more like a Foley book or more like a Christie one. I think Foley did a good job of trying to adapt her style to the more conventional whodunnit structure, as a lot of her books often involve not even knowing who the murder victim is until the climax, let alone the murderer. There were definitely some moments that reminded you this wasn't Christie, namely two characters being introduced mid-coitus, which had me clutching my pearls before laughing at myself for such a reaction. However, Foley didn't fall into the trap I was worried she might. She didn't make Miss Marple one of her POV characters. In fact, I think she mostly got Marple right. She didn't overuse her; Marple usually doesn't take up much page time in her stories, and she didn't just write a Murder She Wrote parody as if Jessica Fletcher and Miss Marple are the same character.
Overall, I enjoyed this book. There were things that I think didn't quite worked. I think if Foley had wanted to use her signature POV style, she should have given more characters POV chapters, as by only having four, the pool of murderers was pretty small. The non-POV original characters didn't stick in the mind enough to actually be contenders. I thought the ending was a little weak, and the narrative relied on some narrowly focused POV chapters in order to hide the murderer, but that comes with the territory.
I enjoyed the book and was able to suspend my disbelief enough, but I don't think it was the best Lucy Foley book I've read.
I am a big Agatha Christie fan, but I have not really delved much into the 'new' Christie novels penned by other authors that have been released in recent years. When I saw that Lucy Foley was writing one, though, I knew I had to give it a go. I was curious how Foley's signature style would translate to a Christie setting, but I was also keen to see her usual interest in themes of class and interpersonal trauma manifested in Miss Marple, where, while there is clear social satire present, it tends to be somewhat more subtle or understated.
Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel is the story of several guests staying in a Swiss hotel. The cast of characters features a ladies' companion, a future leader of the Conservative Party and his wife, the politician's rather 'rough' and unconventional old friend, an ageing Hollywood starlet, a medical student, an inspector, and, of course, our favourite old pussy, Miss Marple, and her friend Mrs Bantry, who featured in The Body in the Library. The idyllic frozen holiday is disturbed by a body, and the police are delayed. Can Miss Marple solve the murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel?
I was curious whether this would end up feeling more like a Foley book or more like a Christie one. I think Foley did a good job of trying to adapt her style to the more conventional whodunnit structure, as a lot of her books often involve not even knowing who the murder victim is until the climax, let alone the murderer. There were definitely some moments that reminded you this wasn't Christie, namely two characters being introduced mid-coitus, which had me clutching my pearls before laughing at myself for such a reaction. However, Foley didn't fall into the trap I was worried she might. She didn't make Miss Marple one of her POV characters. In fact, I think she mostly got Marple right. She didn't overuse her; Marple usually doesn't take up much page time in her stories, and she didn't just write a Murder She Wrote parody as if Jessica Fletcher and Miss Marple are the same character.
Overall, I enjoyed this book. There were things that I think didn't quite worked. I think if Foley had wanted to use her signature POV style, she should have given more characters POV chapters, as by only having four, the pool of murderers was pretty small. The non-POV original characters didn't stick in the mind enough to actually be contenders. I thought the ending was a little weak, and the narrative relied on some narrowly focused POV chapters in order to hide the murderer, but that comes with the territory.
I enjoyed the book and was able to suspend my disbelief enough, but I don't think it was the best Lucy Foley book I've read.
May 5, 2026
Thank you to Net Galley, Harper Collins and Lucy Foley for the ARC of Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel in exchange for an honest review.
Here we join Miss Marple, Mrs. Bantry and their companion Diana on their snowy holiday to the Grand Alpine Hotel. Enjoying the views, mountains and relaxation until a murder and snow storm rocks the guests and forces our trio to investigate.
I confess this is my first Miss Marple adventure so I really went into this book blind with little to no expectations.
I am a big fan of Lucy Foleys other works, she really has a knack for whodunits, which I’m sure she picked up from master Agatha Christie. I have mentioned in previous reviews they I really enjoy the way Lucy executes her books with clear characters and their title/role in the chapter header which makes it easy to follow along. This is the way this novel is told and while reading a Miss Marple book, it had a distinct Lucy Foley feeling.
I enjoyed the location of their novel as I always love a secluded location for a murder mystery and can see the certain charm this book would have for others. However in saying this, I really struggled to engage with this book as it took me a while to fully get into.
The pacing in this book really confused me as I was gearing up for a murder and mystery to be solved but I believe the murder didn’t actually take place until the 40% mark and afterwards it felt like a full sprint to the finish which removed the suspense normally present in Lucy’s books.
I was also quite disappointed to discover we didn’t get Miss Marple POV in any chapters. Again as someone new to a Miss Marple book I’m unsure if this is normal but I felt her presence lacking in an adventure supposedly centring around her and her abilities to solve mysteries. And I think because she was so lacking the AHA moment when she pieces everything together had no substance.
I think underwhelmed is the best way to describe this book for me. I truly believe there are readers who will truly love reentering the world of Miss. Marple and this book will be a hit with them but for me I rather prefer Lucy Foleys original characters and work.
Here we join Miss Marple, Mrs. Bantry and their companion Diana on their snowy holiday to the Grand Alpine Hotel. Enjoying the views, mountains and relaxation until a murder and snow storm rocks the guests and forces our trio to investigate.
I confess this is my first Miss Marple adventure so I really went into this book blind with little to no expectations.
I am a big fan of Lucy Foleys other works, she really has a knack for whodunits, which I’m sure she picked up from master Agatha Christie. I have mentioned in previous reviews they I really enjoy the way Lucy executes her books with clear characters and their title/role in the chapter header which makes it easy to follow along. This is the way this novel is told and while reading a Miss Marple book, it had a distinct Lucy Foley feeling.
I enjoyed the location of their novel as I always love a secluded location for a murder mystery and can see the certain charm this book would have for others. However in saying this, I really struggled to engage with this book as it took me a while to fully get into.
The pacing in this book really confused me as I was gearing up for a murder and mystery to be solved but I believe the murder didn’t actually take place until the 40% mark and afterwards it felt like a full sprint to the finish which removed the suspense normally present in Lucy’s books.
I was also quite disappointed to discover we didn’t get Miss Marple POV in any chapters. Again as someone new to a Miss Marple book I’m unsure if this is normal but I felt her presence lacking in an adventure supposedly centring around her and her abilities to solve mysteries. And I think because she was so lacking the AHA moment when she pieces everything together had no substance.
I think underwhelmed is the best way to describe this book for me. I truly believe there are readers who will truly love reentering the world of Miss. Marple and this book will be a hit with them but for me I rather prefer Lucy Foleys original characters and work.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I received a free eARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I truly thought this was a spring release - oops! I guess this is the start of something? Contemporary thriller authors revisiting Miss Marple? Or maybe it’s just a one-off? (wasn’t there a thing a few years ago with a bunch of contemporary romance authors reimagining Jane Austen novels?) Either way, I like Lucy Foley, and I’m always a fan of Christie-esque stories, in spite of having read shockingly little actual Christie! There’s a fun short story collection called Marple that came out a few years ago that features the character in a whole bunch of different stories, written by contemporary authors - I forget if the stories themselves are contemporary or not…
This story is set in 1950, at the titular Grand Alpine Hotel. Marple is the traveling companion of a widow named Mrs. Banksby, whose own traveling companion Diane, is one of our narrators. The hotel features a whole cast of quirky characters - the washed up starlet, the “perfect” wife of a terrible politician, said politician’s shady business partner, a guy who may or may not be a doctor, and another who may or may not be a detective. A body turns up, there’s a huge snow storm and no one can leave, then *another* body turns up…and Miss Marple is there to make shrewd observations about all of it. Having never read any of the original Marples, I have no idea how typical this is of one of her stories - is she usually the narrator, or just in the background as she is here? (though she is the one who solves the mystery of course)
Without giving too much away, it’s a fun story, the characters are interestingly quirky without falling into parody, and it moves along a fairly quick clip (that’s always been my hesitation with some of the more classic mystery stories - they tend to be slow in a way modern audiences no longer have patience with). The ending is satisfying without being cliched, and the mystery unravels in a way that makes sense, and doesn’t hinge on information the reader never had (another pet peeve of mine!).
This story is set in 1950, at the titular Grand Alpine Hotel. Marple is the traveling companion of a widow named Mrs. Banksby, whose own traveling companion Diane, is one of our narrators. The hotel features a whole cast of quirky characters - the washed up starlet, the “perfect” wife of a terrible politician, said politician’s shady business partner, a guy who may or may not be a doctor, and another who may or may not be a detective. A body turns up, there’s a huge snow storm and no one can leave, then *another* body turns up…and Miss Marple is there to make shrewd observations about all of it. Having never read any of the original Marples, I have no idea how typical this is of one of her stories - is she usually the narrator, or just in the background as she is here? (though she is the one who solves the mystery of course)
Without giving too much away, it’s a fun story, the characters are interestingly quirky without falling into parody, and it moves along a fairly quick clip (that’s always been my hesitation with some of the more classic mystery stories - they tend to be slow in a way modern audiences no longer have patience with). The ending is satisfying without being cliched, and the mystery unravels in a way that makes sense, and doesn’t hinge on information the reader never had (another pet peeve of mine!).
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel is an absolute treat — a snowy, old‑world mystery wrapped in Lucy Foley’s modern flair and anchored by the timeless charm of Miss Marple herself. There’s something wonderfully comforting about seeing her step into the refined luxury of a Swiss alpine hotel, only for that tranquillity to fracture the moment a body is discovered and a storm seals everyone in.
Foley captures the spirit of Christie without ever feeling imitative. Miss Marple is exactly as she should be: observant, underestimated, quietly sharp. Watching her move through the hotel’s elegant lounges and frosted balconies, collecting small details others overlook, feels like slipping back into a familiar rhythm — but with a fresh, contemporary edge.
The setting is deliciously atmospheric. The Grand Alpine Hotel is all polished wood, glittering chandeliers, and sweeping mountain views, yet there’s a subtle tension beneath the glamour. As the snowstorm closes in, the walls seem to tighten, and every guest becomes a potential suspect. Foley leans into that classic locked‑room energy, giving the story a cozy yet claustrophobic feel that suits Miss Marple perfectly.
What I loved most is how the mystery unfolds with such ease. Clues are scattered with a light hand, motives simmer quietly, and Miss Marple’s gentle, incisive presence guides everything forward. It’s a story that honours the original spirit while offering something new — a wintery, elegant puzzle that feels both nostalgic and fresh.
Charming, atmospheric, and wonderfully clever, Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel is a delightful return for the world’s most beloved amateur detective. A perfect fireside read for anyone who loves classic mysteries with a modern sparkle.
With thanks to Lucy Foley, the publisher and netgalley for the ARC
Foley captures the spirit of Christie without ever feeling imitative. Miss Marple is exactly as she should be: observant, underestimated, quietly sharp. Watching her move through the hotel’s elegant lounges and frosted balconies, collecting small details others overlook, feels like slipping back into a familiar rhythm — but with a fresh, contemporary edge.
The setting is deliciously atmospheric. The Grand Alpine Hotel is all polished wood, glittering chandeliers, and sweeping mountain views, yet there’s a subtle tension beneath the glamour. As the snowstorm closes in, the walls seem to tighten, and every guest becomes a potential suspect. Foley leans into that classic locked‑room energy, giving the story a cozy yet claustrophobic feel that suits Miss Marple perfectly.
What I loved most is how the mystery unfolds with such ease. Clues are scattered with a light hand, motives simmer quietly, and Miss Marple’s gentle, incisive presence guides everything forward. It’s a story that honours the original spirit while offering something new — a wintery, elegant puzzle that feels both nostalgic and fresh.
Charming, atmospheric, and wonderfully clever, Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel is a delightful return for the world’s most beloved amateur detective. A perfect fireside read for anyone who loves classic mysteries with a modern sparkle.
With thanks to Lucy Foley, the publisher and netgalley for the ARC
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This is a fun read and Foley clearly has an affection for Miss Marple which shows beautifully - her comparisons with people from St Mary's Mead, her fluffy knitting and her steely moral character are all present and correct. It's also lovely to be back in the company of Dolly Bantry again. All the same, this doesn't really have the vibe of a Christie mystery: the plot is pretty see-through (whereas Christie always managed to distract our eyes and pull off brilliant dénouements) and the various 1st person narratives (none from either Mrs Bantry or Jane Marple) are all a bit stereotypical as well as feminist-leaning in a way that Christie's stories were not.
It's also the case that there isn't really an investigation for Jane Marple to interfere with: there are murders but no real investigative process, not least because - of course! - the alpine hotel is cut off from the world for days. And a sense of jeopardy is barely sketched in with a reminder occasionally by guests that a killer is on the loose, but it doesn't stop anyone from skiing, going to the spa and even participating in a traditional sled race. I liked in-joke of the hotel manager with his extravagant moustache, and there are some nods to other classic Christies, even close to a quotation at one stage which proves a red herring.
Perfect as a switch-off read for Christie fans but we'd need a far more complicated and clever plot to file this alongside the grande dame herself.
Many thanks to HarperCollins for an ARC via NetGalley
It's also the case that there isn't really an investigation for Jane Marple to interfere with: there are murders but no real investigative process, not least because - of course! - the alpine hotel is cut off from the world for days. And a sense of jeopardy is barely sketched in with a reminder occasionally by guests that a killer is on the loose, but it doesn't stop anyone from skiing, going to the spa and even participating in a traditional sled race. I liked in-joke of the hotel manager with his extravagant moustache, and there are some nods to other classic Christies, even close to a quotation at one stage which proves a red herring.
Perfect as a switch-off read for Christie fans but we'd need a far more complicated and clever plot to file this alongside the grande dame herself.
Many thanks to HarperCollins for an ARC via NetGalley
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
As an new authorized Miss Marple novel, this is the first full length publication in 50 years.
The setting, a snowed-in luxury hotel is described beautifully and totally perfect for the plot. Unusual however, as apart from A Caribbean Mystery, and the short story anthology in 2022 by contemporary authors, Miss Marple rarely travels further than St. Mary Mead.
Agatha Christie’s novels are primarily narrated in the third-person, this tale is in first person, back and forward by several key characters but not Miss Marple herself.
There are also far more examples of pop culture and real-world references in this novel to firmly establish its time period for the reader than I felt necessary.
But once I had put aside that it was not going to feel like I had picked up a previously unread Christie, I settled in and enjoyed the unfolding story. Secrets, lies, and a dishonest politician leading to murder motivated by money, and the covering up of past secrets. And, as ever, the case is finally unravelled through the quiet, unwavering discernment and intelligence of Miss Jane Marple.
Having previously read earlier novels by Lucy Foley, I am looking forward to further fresh tales of this beloved character.
I also learnt a word I cannot remember having used before - rime, a specific type of frost. It forms when supercooled water droplets in fog freeze on contact, creating a rough, white, icy coating.
Harper Collins provided me with a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
The setting, a snowed-in luxury hotel is described beautifully and totally perfect for the plot. Unusual however, as apart from A Caribbean Mystery, and the short story anthology in 2022 by contemporary authors, Miss Marple rarely travels further than St. Mary Mead.
Agatha Christie’s novels are primarily narrated in the third-person, this tale is in first person, back and forward by several key characters but not Miss Marple herself.
There are also far more examples of pop culture and real-world references in this novel to firmly establish its time period for the reader than I felt necessary.
But once I had put aside that it was not going to feel like I had picked up a previously unread Christie, I settled in and enjoyed the unfolding story. Secrets, lies, and a dishonest politician leading to murder motivated by money, and the covering up of past secrets. And, as ever, the case is finally unravelled through the quiet, unwavering discernment and intelligence of Miss Jane Marple.
Having previously read earlier novels by Lucy Foley, I am looking forward to further fresh tales of this beloved character.
I also learnt a word I cannot remember having used before - rime, a specific type of frost. It forms when supercooled water droplets in fog freeze on contact, creating a rough, white, icy coating.
Harper Collins provided me with a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Lucy Foley's take on Miss Marple is so convincing that I feel sure Agatha Christie would be impressed. She has really dived into the nitty gritty of Jane Marple's character, the way she is forever watching and comparing incidents to things that have happened previously. I was both charmed and irritated by her as I was when I read the original books many years ago.
The setting for this mystery is the Grand Alpine Hotel, recently reopened and now cut off from everywhere first by snow and then by damage done to the cog railway that brings visitors up the mountain. The plot is classic cosy crime with several individuals harbouring secrets that means anyone of them could have committed the evil deeds. Happily, the most dislikable characters are dispatched early in the story leaving the others to struggle about wondering what is going on. Jane Marple, is of course, one step ahead of them though, having noticed several peculiarities that are cleverly planted and them skimmed over by the reader.
The 1950's setting in a grand hotel with endless cocktails, uncrowded ski slopes, furs and American actresses provides and excellent background for the plot. The writing is very readable and captures the tone of Agatha Christie very well.
This is an entertaining cosy crime, not dark or overly heavy, with several good twists which I didn't see coming. I read this on holiday and very much enjoyed it.
With thanks to Netgalley, the author and HarperCollins UK, HarperFiction for an early copy in return for an honest review.
The setting for this mystery is the Grand Alpine Hotel, recently reopened and now cut off from everywhere first by snow and then by damage done to the cog railway that brings visitors up the mountain. The plot is classic cosy crime with several individuals harbouring secrets that means anyone of them could have committed the evil deeds. Happily, the most dislikable characters are dispatched early in the story leaving the others to struggle about wondering what is going on. Jane Marple, is of course, one step ahead of them though, having noticed several peculiarities that are cleverly planted and them skimmed over by the reader.
The 1950's setting in a grand hotel with endless cocktails, uncrowded ski slopes, furs and American actresses provides and excellent background for the plot. The writing is very readable and captures the tone of Agatha Christie very well.
This is an entertaining cosy crime, not dark or overly heavy, with several good twists which I didn't see coming. I read this on holiday and very much enjoyed it.
With thanks to Netgalley, the author and HarperCollins UK, HarperFiction for an early copy in return for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
4.5* Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel - Lucy Foley. A superb new Marple tale, 50 years after her last outing at Christie’s hand.
A grandiose MP and his society wife, a Hollywood starlet, a host of the well-heeled, Mrs Bantry and her friend Miss Marple; assemble at the top of a Swiss mountain in a luxurious resort. Some are there for the skiing, others for the spa and a couple for the toboggan run. Yes others are there for much more nefarious reasons, to double-cross, to claim what they think belongs to them and potentially to get their revenge.
It’s only a matter of time before one of the guests meets a grisly demise and the guests find themselves stranded. Can the killer be found before more bodies pile up.
Wow Lucy Foley. What a fantastic addition to the ‘after Agatha’ cannon. The characters and setting are everything the great woman would have contrived and the plot has more twists and turns than the Cresta Run. In places a little slow, this is otherwise fantastic fun and a true love-letter to the Queen of Crime Fiction and one of her most loved characters. It will keep you guessing until the end as each red herring slowly fizzles out and the freezing mountain mist slowly clears.
A must read for everyone. A special immersive experience for fans of Christie and Marple. This is going to be a smash hit!
Thanks to Harper Collins and Netgalley for an ARC.
A grandiose MP and his society wife, a Hollywood starlet, a host of the well-heeled, Mrs Bantry and her friend Miss Marple; assemble at the top of a Swiss mountain in a luxurious resort. Some are there for the skiing, others for the spa and a couple for the toboggan run. Yes others are there for much more nefarious reasons, to double-cross, to claim what they think belongs to them and potentially to get their revenge.
It’s only a matter of time before one of the guests meets a grisly demise and the guests find themselves stranded. Can the killer be found before more bodies pile up.
Wow Lucy Foley. What a fantastic addition to the ‘after Agatha’ cannon. The characters and setting are everything the great woman would have contrived and the plot has more twists and turns than the Cresta Run. In places a little slow, this is otherwise fantastic fun and a true love-letter to the Queen of Crime Fiction and one of her most loved characters. It will keep you guessing until the end as each red herring slowly fizzles out and the freezing mountain mist slowly clears.
A must read for everyone. A special immersive experience for fans of Christie and Marple. This is going to be a smash hit!
Thanks to Harper Collins and Netgalley for an ARC.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
High in the Swiss Alps, accessible only by a single, winding railway, stands the luxurious Grand Alpine Hotel. With glorious mountain views and exclusive access to powdery slopes, it draws guests from far and wide. But not everyone is here for a winter holiday.
Beneath the champagne and furs, dark histories simmer; old grudges emerge like cracks in the ice. And someone is watching from the shadows. A polite, unassuming woman with an extraordinary mind: Miss Marple.
When a body is found and a blizzard cuts off all escape, only Miss Marple can connect the clues before the killer strikes again. Because it isn’t a question of who has a motive, but who’s next…
An excellent new story and I could see Joan Hickson every time Miss Marple was mentioned. A real olde-worlde vibe and a great cast of characters, I enjoyed every page including all the red herrings and Jane Marple's wonderful deductions. A huge "well done" to Lucy Foley and a huge thank you for allowing me to enjoy my favourite Christie character again.
My thanks to NetGalley and Harper Collins UK, HarperFiction for an advance copy in return for an honest review.
Beneath the champagne and furs, dark histories simmer; old grudges emerge like cracks in the ice. And someone is watching from the shadows. A polite, unassuming woman with an extraordinary mind: Miss Marple.
When a body is found and a blizzard cuts off all escape, only Miss Marple can connect the clues before the killer strikes again. Because it isn’t a question of who has a motive, but who’s next…
An excellent new story and I could see Joan Hickson every time Miss Marple was mentioned. A real olde-worlde vibe and a great cast of characters, I enjoyed every page including all the red herrings and Jane Marple's wonderful deductions. A huge "well done" to Lucy Foley and a huge thank you for allowing me to enjoy my favourite Christie character again.
My thanks to NetGalley and Harper Collins UK, HarperFiction for an advance copy in return for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Agatha Christie's books is what got me into mystery novels when I was a child and I still love her work to this day. So when there are new stories coming through I always worry slightly that they won't be as good as Christie's originals.
This book for Marple fans won't be disappointed. Set in Switzerland the story feels realistic to the Christie universe. Miss Marple is the quiet presence throughout the book that you expect and always with astute observations. The only difference to the story is that the chapters are written from the first person perspective from several characters. Not unusual these days, and its done in many modern books. Personally I found it interesting and it made me guess more about who the culprit of the murder was from different angles, but it definitely shows that this is a more modern work in the Christie collection.
Fans of Agatha Christie novels should enjoy this book, is it the best Marple story? No, but then I think all of us have our own personal preferences within Christie's work. It is certainly a welcome addition that anyone who loves Agatha Christie should enjoy.
This book for Marple fans won't be disappointed. Set in Switzerland the story feels realistic to the Christie universe. Miss Marple is the quiet presence throughout the book that you expect and always with astute observations. The only difference to the story is that the chapters are written from the first person perspective from several characters. Not unusual these days, and its done in many modern books. Personally I found it interesting and it made me guess more about who the culprit of the murder was from different angles, but it definitely shows that this is a more modern work in the Christie collection.
Fans of Agatha Christie novels should enjoy this book, is it the best Marple story? No, but then I think all of us have our own personal preferences within Christie's work. It is certainly a welcome addition that anyone who loves Agatha Christie should enjoy.
April 18, 2026
Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel by Lucy Foley is a solid and engaging mystery that will appeal to fans of classic whodunits. Written in the style of Agatha Christie, it leans into familiar tropes; a remote setting, a tight-knit group of suspects and plenty of secrets waiting to surface.
The snowbound hotel setting works well, creating a contained, slightly claustrophobic atmosphere that suits the story. The cast features a range of characters with some familiar names and archetypes, which makes it easy to settle into the story.
Foley’s writing is, as expected, beautifully written and easy to follow, with a steady pace that keeps the story moving without feeling rushed. The structure, with shifting perspectives, helps maintain intrigue and gradually builds tension.
There are clear nods to previous Christie novels throughout, which adds an extra layer of enjoyment if you’re a fan of her classic crime fiction. These references feel more like a respectful homage than imitation.
Overall, this is an enjoyable and well-crafted mystery.
The snowbound hotel setting works well, creating a contained, slightly claustrophobic atmosphere that suits the story. The cast features a range of characters with some familiar names and archetypes, which makes it easy to settle into the story.
Foley’s writing is, as expected, beautifully written and easy to follow, with a steady pace that keeps the story moving without feeling rushed. The structure, with shifting perspectives, helps maintain intrigue and gradually builds tension.
There are clear nods to previous Christie novels throughout, which adds an extra layer of enjoyment if you’re a fan of her classic crime fiction. These references feel more like a respectful homage than imitation.
Overall, this is an enjoyable and well-crafted mystery.
April 20, 2026
I had eagerly awaited reading this book since Lucy Foley was chosen to write a new Miss Marple story. I thoroughly enjoyed her short story in the collection of 12 new stories called simply Marple so was expecting this to be equally enjoyable. The new novel is set in the Swiss Alps where Miss Marple and her old friend Dolly Bantry are enjoying a winter break. The writer employs multiple narrators which I struggled with. I enjoy this in modern novels but it didn't feel very Christie like and the process diluted Miss Marple's own contribution as she was not a narrator. I found the second half of the book more satisfying as Miss Marple featured more and there were more opportunities (in typical Marple style) for her to allude to characters in the story who resembled people she had known in St Mary Mead. The story builds to a climax when all is revealed but there is then a final twist which felt like one twist too many. This was a very enjoyable modern approach to writing a new Marple story but it did lack that authentic Christie feel which some readers will be hoping for.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for the advance copy. All opinions are my own.
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Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel was a fun, locked-room mystery. I’d put it up there with many other popcorn thrillers I’ve read recently!
This story follows 4 perspectives: the Wife, the Friend, the Help, and the Star; each are characters that are somehow entwined with the murder that takes place at a luxurious ski resort. These different perspectives helped to slowly piece together what was happening!
One thing that surprised me was that this story was not from Miss Jane Marple’s POV. I’ve never read a Miss Marple tale before, so I didn’t know going in that this seems to be the norm. I think I might have enjoyed it more had it been interspersed with her thoughts and ideas about the murder as the story progressed.
Overall, this was a quick mystery that kept me reading! Since Lucy Foley authored it, I would say that if you like her other novels, you’ll probably enjoy this one as well!
⭐️⭐️⭐️
Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel was a fun, locked-room mystery. I’d put it up there with many other popcorn thrillers I’ve read recently!
This story follows 4 perspectives: the Wife, the Friend, the Help, and the Star; each are characters that are somehow entwined with the murder that takes place at a luxurious ski resort. These different perspectives helped to slowly piece together what was happening!
One thing that surprised me was that this story was not from Miss Jane Marple’s POV. I’ve never read a Miss Marple tale before, so I didn’t know going in that this seems to be the norm. I think I might have enjoyed it more had it been interspersed with her thoughts and ideas about the murder as the story progressed.
Overall, this was a quick mystery that kept me reading! Since Lucy Foley authored it, I would say that if you like her other novels, you’ll probably enjoy this one as well!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Miss Marple returns and we meet her on a Swiss Alpine holiday with Mrs Bantry (of 'The Body in the Library' fame, for those familiar with other Miss Marple stories). A body is found in mysterious circumstances, but who are they and how did they end up dead in this Alpine resort?
This was an enjoyable story and moved along at a decent pace. I don't think it entirely captured the essence of Miss Marple - and I have read every Miss Marple book so feel I have some sense of this - but it was a pretty good attempt, if not entirely true to the original. I also thought there was an aspect of how the story was told, when compared to the reveal, that probably wasn't entirely in line with the 'rules' of Golden Age detective fiction. But I can't comment on this any further without giving away some fairly major spoilers.
For those with an appetite for more new takes on Miss Marple, there is the 2022 book of short stories 'Marple: Twelve New Stories', which also features another Lucy Foley tale.
This was an enjoyable story and moved along at a decent pace. I don't think it entirely captured the essence of Miss Marple - and I have read every Miss Marple book so feel I have some sense of this - but it was a pretty good attempt, if not entirely true to the original. I also thought there was an aspect of how the story was told, when compared to the reveal, that probably wasn't entirely in line with the 'rules' of Golden Age detective fiction. But I can't comment on this any further without giving away some fairly major spoilers.
For those with an appetite for more new takes on Miss Marple, there is the 2022 book of short stories 'Marple: Twelve New Stories', which also features another Lucy Foley tale.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I went into this one super excited because I love a good locked in mystery, and the snowy Swiss Alps setting absolutely delivered! The Grand Alpine Hotel felt glamorous but also a little eerie, especially once the blizzard traps everyone inside. It's one of those stories where every guest has secrets, and I kept changing my mind about who the killer might be. The cast of characters was really fun to follow…an actress, a politician, a society wife, and a few others who all seem a little suspicious in their own way. I loved how the tension slowly builds as old grudges start surfacing. And then there's Miss Marple quietly observing everything in the background, putting pieces together while everyone else is distracted. If you like cozy mysteries with a dramatic setting and lots of suspects, this is a really satisfying whodunit!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I am a big Agatha Christie fan, and Lucy Foley is always a mystery author on my radar, so I was very excited to pick up this book! At the very beginning, I was getting slight Christie feels, but those slowly dissipated as the story went on. You could definitely tell it was Lucy Foley's writing style shining through. This was slightly disappointing but also expected in a book of this type. One would assume that it would still feel like a typical Miss Marple story, but those feelings were lacking. Even the structure did not feel similar to Christie's, so that is where it lost me. I did enjoy this read, and it was a quick one. I recommend picking it up, but without the Agatha Christie expectations.
Thank you NetGalley, William Morrow, and Lucy Foley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel is released on September 22, 2026!
Thank you NetGalley, William Morrow, and Lucy Foley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel is released on September 22, 2026!
April 2, 2026
Thank you so much to Netgalley for giving me this free advance copy, and I’m writing this review honestly and without bias.
As a massive fan of Agatha Christie - Jane Marple especially - and a lover of all things Lucy Foley I was intrigued to see if the author could pull this off. And I have to say the master of the locked room and multiple POV has played an absolute blinder. The under use of Miss Marple and the fact none of it was from her point of view was a stroke of genius by the author. The atmosphere, characters and setting are very Christie-esque and the scenes are laid out in her formidable style, whilst still retaining the Foley touch. The plot itself is sharp, gripping and kept me riveted with an abundance of suspects. This is classic Christie done by classic Foley. Absolutely loved it!
April 7, 2026
Agatha Christie. Gotta love her. In this one she is at the Alpine Motel where Miss Marple must solve the murder. Ms Marple , her friend Ms Bantry and Ms Bantrys hired help Diana come to the hotel for some relaxation. Also at the hotel are a politician Anthony and his wife Catherine and Anthony’s mistress a star named Sylvia. And then there is an old friend of Anthony Bruno that shows up. Three people wind up dead. And everyone is a suspect. This ski vacation turns out to be anything but. I really enjoyed trying to guess who done it and why. While you kind of have to guess the most likely suspects are guilty it’s the how Ms Marple figures it all out that is truly delicious. There were nuggets along the way that I totally missed. Love that a new generation of readers will get this re released gem.
April 4, 2026
Review of ‘Murder at The Grand Alpine Hotel’ by Lucy Foley, due to be published on 8 September 2026 by Harper Collins UK.
Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple is brought back to our reading lives by Lucy’s hand.
Set in 1950 in the Swiss Mountains, Miss Marple is holidaying with companion Mrs Bantry and her assistant Diana Glass when the resort is struck by a snowstorm, followed by a mysterious death where anyone could be the culprit. Unable to leave the resort, or for anyone to get in, it falls to Miss Marple to decipher the mystery, all whilst clicking her knitting needles.
The book had a very nostalgic feel, the era it was set in was well described, and the characters were all well developed. This was an enjoyable, atmospheric and whimsical tale.
Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple is brought back to our reading lives by Lucy’s hand.
Set in 1950 in the Swiss Mountains, Miss Marple is holidaying with companion Mrs Bantry and her assistant Diana Glass when the resort is struck by a snowstorm, followed by a mysterious death where anyone could be the culprit. Unable to leave the resort, or for anyone to get in, it falls to Miss Marple to decipher the mystery, all whilst clicking her knitting needles.
The book had a very nostalgic feel, the era it was set in was well described, and the characters were all well developed. This was an enjoyable, atmospheric and whimsical tale.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Miss Marple has gone on holiday to the Swiss Alps with her dear friend, Mrs Bantry and her companion, Diana. As you'd expect, murder follows and as the hotel becomes increasingly isolated on the mountain, our favourite amateur detective is left to solve the case.
As a fan of both Agatha Christie and Lucy Foley, this was a win-win for me. It reads more like the latter, laying out the players in her distinctive style. The voices are individual and the ending is satisfying. Miss Marple presents as unassuming as Christie wrote her, looming large overall but scattering the action with her wisdom.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
As a fan of both Agatha Christie and Lucy Foley, this was a win-win for me. It reads more like the latter, laying out the players in her distinctive style. The voices are individual and the ending is satisfying. Miss Marple presents as unassuming as Christie wrote her, looming large overall but scattering the action with her wisdom.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
April 18, 2026
Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel is Lucy Foley’s bookspin on an Agatha Christie murder mystery whodunit. The setting is a character in and of itself with the beautiful fancy ski resort hotel on the mountainside. I loved reading the descriptions of the characters and the luxury experiences with the hotel and the excursions. The characters were very developed and interesting and played well with the story. The mystery became confusing and reaching at times. I’ve only read one Agatha Christie novel so I do not have much reference but this was not my favorite kind of mystery. It was similar to reading a version of the game clue but this may be her intention. I have enjoyed all of Foley’s books but this was not my favorite. Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced readers copy of this novel.
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