Lucy Foley Revives Miss Marple in First New Mystery in 50 Years: Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel

Acclaimed thriller writer Lucy Foley brings Agatha Christie’s beloved sleuth Miss Marple back to the page in her first authorized new adventure in half a century. Titled Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel, the novel sends the elderly detective on a rare vacation to a luxurious mountain resort—where, inevitably, a murder disrupts the scenic tranquility. Foley, known for bestsellers like The Hunting Party and The Guest List, steps into Christie’s shoes with the blessing of the Christie estate, aiming to honor the original voice while introducing Marple to a new generation of readers. The choice of an Alpine setting echoes Christie’s own love of travel and classic locked-room settings, but also gives Marple a fresh, isolated stage to deploy her sharp observations of human nature. For fans and publishers alike, the revival is a major literary event: it proves the enduring commercial and cultural power of Christie’s characters, and it tests whether a modern author can successfully channel one of crime fiction’s most iconic minds. As the book hits shelves, all eyes are on whether Foley’s Marple will satisfy purists and newcomers alike—and whether more lost adventures might follow.