Nemesis
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Editor's review
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Agatha Christie fans, especially those eager to understand Miss Marple's late-life state of mind and wisdom
- Lovers of classical mystery who prefer slow-burn stories emphasizing character relationships and social atmosphere
- Readers interested in ethical questions such as crime and punishment, justice and revenge
- Literary readers who appreciate English village settings and delicate portrayals of human nature
Not a good fit for
- Hardcore puzzle-mystery fans seeking fast pacing, complex physical tricks, or stunning reversals
- First-time readers of Agatha Christie hoping to start with her most classic representative works
Reading tips
- It is recommended to read this alongside early Miss Marple books (such as The Body in the Library) to appreciate the detective's own growth and change
- Pay attention to the many seemingly casual everyday conversations and details; they are often key to Christie's foreshadowing and characterization
- After finishing, reflect on the Greek mythological origins of the title "Nemesis" and its multiple connections to the story's themes
About the publisher
New Star Press focuses on classic works, mystery and detective fiction, science fiction, history, foreign literature and art, and its 602 titles in the library show a balance between popular reading and humanistic depth. Representative books include The Complete Works of Shakespeare: Illustrated Collector's Edition, And Then There Were None, Murder on the Orient Express, The Player of Games, Local Government in Qing China, A Good Man Is Hard to Find and A Collection of Fine Ukiyo-e Prints, spanning classic literature, detective fiction, science fiction, local history and visual art. Its authors and contributors include William Shakespeare, Agatha Christie and Iain M. Banks, as well as translators such as Zhu Shenghao and Su Fuzhong and illustrators such as John Gilbert and George Cruikshank. Known for the detective series Midnight Library and for social-science and humanities titles, the press emphasizes edition design and reading experience; public information is limited, so this profile highlights the publishing features reflected in the library's books.
Contents
- 第一章序曲
- 第二章暗号之复仇女神
- 第三章马普尔小姐采取行动
- 第四章艾丝特·沃尔特斯
- 第五章来自远方的指示
- 第六章爱情
- 第七章一份邀请
- 第八章三姐妹
- 第九章布哈拉蓼
- 第十章“哦！多好啊，哦！这日子多么美好！”
- 第十一章意外
- 第十二章一次会谈
- 第十三章红黑格子
- 第十四章布罗德里伯先生感到疑惑
- 第十五章维里蒂
- 第十六章验尸
- 第十七章马普尔小姐走访
- 第十八章布拉巴宗副主教
- 第十九章说再见
- 第二十章马普尔小姐有了主意
- 第二十一章时钟敲击三下
- 第二十二章马普尔小姐的故事
- 第二十三章尾声
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About the author
Agatha Christie (1890–1976) was a British detective novelist, widely known as the "Queen of Crime." Over her lifetime she wrote more than eighty detective novels, generally classified as foreign literature and suspense or mystery fiction, and is noted for tightly constructed plots, steadily mounting suspense, and unexpected endings. She created two contrasting detectives: the Belgian investigator Poirot, who relies on deduction and his "little grey cells," and the elderly village spinster Miss Marple, who sees through appearances by drawing on everyday human nature and close observation. Her representative works include And Then There Were None, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, and Murder on the Orient Express; the first is admired for its closed-circle structure of a nursery rhyme killing on an isolated island, while the second is often praised for its narrative technique. Her books have been translated into many languages and have had a lasting influence on later mystery writing, and they have long attracted a wide readership in the Chinese-speaking world as well.
Zheng Weiming is a Chinese author known for suspense and mystery fiction. Public information about him is currently limited, and details such as his biography, nationality, and dates of birth and death have not appeared in the available records. Two of his works are included in the collection: The Mysterious Affair at Styles and Nemesis. Judging from the titles and their categorization, his writing revolves around deduction, mystery cases, and suspense, placing him within the common genre of suspense and mystery fiction. Because verifiable material is scarce, it is difficult to describe his creative career and personal experience in detail. What can be confirmed is that his works have been classified as suspense and mystery, indicating that his writing shows certain genre characteristics in plotting and the construction of puzzles. For readers interested in Chinese mystery writing, these two works by Zheng Weiming can serve as an entry point for observing this type of fiction, while his specific style and influence await further public information.
