„В хотел Бъртрам всичко е прекалено хубаво, за да е истинско.“Старомоден луксозен хотел поддържа очарователна английска атмосфера от отминали времена. Посетителите на „Бъртрам“ са предимно възрастни туристи и като цяло всекидневието там е изключително приятно и спокойно. Сред гостите на хотела се оказва и мис Марпъл, когато един свещеник тайнствено изчезва, а впоследствие се случват неочаквани за такова идилично място престъпления. Тя помага на полицията за разследването, а пък криминалната зага...

This is one of my biggest disappointments by Agatha Christie and the least enjoyable of the Miss Marple series so far. I had an earlier disappointment in the Marple series as well, but this is far worse. The novel was neither a proper thriller nor a customary whodunit. Rather, a mixture of both. It started more in line with a thriller and then ended up as a whodunit! I'm surprised that this novel was categorized under the Miss Marple series, for her role was absolutely insignificant here. Except...

Miss Marple macht Urlaub, und zwar in London in Bertrams Hotel. In dem Hotel war sie bereits vor etlichen Jahren in ihrer Jugend. Seit damals scheint sich nichts geändert zu haben, und das kommt Miss Marple doch etwas seltsam vor... * Meine Meinung * Ich bin ein großer Fan von Agatha Christies Büchern, und Miss Marple gehört sowieso zu meinen Lieblingsfiguren überhaupt! Doch von diesem Roman bin ich leider ein wenig enttäuscht, vermutlich, weil ich ganz andere Erwartungen an das Buch hatte. Es w...

2023This is my second time At Bertram's Hotel and this time I decided to I listen to the BBC Radio dramatization. It was wonderful!It had a full cast that included June Whitfield, Maurice Denham, Siân Phillips. Sometimes it feels like you lose too much of the story with these things, but I think this one was pretty close to perfection. Even if you haven't already read this story, you will be able to entirely get the gist of the book. Highly Recommended.2019Bertram's Hotel is a bastion of never-c...

I think I don't like Miss Marple's stories in which she has a tiny role. I like a full on Miss Marple with lots of her wise notions and summing up of characters. This book finds her about 3 chapters in staying at a famous and absurdly old-fashioned, supremely comfortable hotel in London. Bertram's Hotel is like a step back in time to when Miss Marple was a girl, which is a good thing right? Wrong, there is something dreadfully amiss in this perfect setting and the police with an assist of a litt...

One of the most boring Agatha Christie novels. Though advertised as Miss Marple novel, she is no more than a decorative piece in the plot. The novel is actually an ode to Christie's fascination with old world British charm. Weak plot which is mostly a drag will compel you to put down the novel and spend your time productively by reading any other book. Avoid this novel unless you are a die hard Christie fan and have to read all her works

DRAMATISATION LISTENED TO (AGAIN) IN 2020This is one of 5 dramatisations I listened to whilst decorating, and was again really enjoyable. I think this certainly stays at 4 stars.DRAMATISATION LISTENED TO IN 2019Firstly let's say it's a shame that this does not have a separate entry as it is not the audiobook of the novel, it is an abridged dramatisation that only roughly follows the novel, but it doesn't, so hey ho.It is a great version, being a BBC Radio 4 dramatisation starring some excellent ...

Miss Marple has the best nephew in the world – Raymond West – who is constantly thinking up little treats for his Aunt Jane. In this novel though, it is his wife, Joan, who suggests that she needs a little trip and Miss Marple says she would like to go to Bertram’s Hotel. She stayed there as a girl and is somewhat surprised at how little it has changed. Bertram’s is a haven for the well to do in London; visited by retired army officers, clergymen, the aristocracy and wealthy Americans. Muffins a...

لم ارى دورا كبيرا الانسة ماربل بقدر الدور لمفتش الشرطة الذي اكتشف كل شيء وهو من جمع الخيوط والاحداث لفك شيفرة الأحداث الغريبة التي نحدث في الفندق، رغم المظهر والخدمات الرائعة التي يقدمها الفندق لزبائنه والتي كانت تمثيلا .
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I think I liked the idea of this book more than I actually enjoyed it. The feeling that there is something dark and thoroughly sinister behind the pleasant perfection of Bertram's Hotel and its highly trained staff maintained a heightened sense of suspense and kept the reader itching to find out what happened next.Unfortunately, you'll reach a point when you find out the mystery is not as interesting or anywhere near as sinister as you thought it might be. There is nothing more disappointing to ...