The Idol House of Astarte

Years ago, a murder was committed on the night of a costume party thrown by Sir Richard Haydon. Sir Richard’s estate contained the grove of Astarte, which held a mysterious stone summer house rumored to have been the site of numerous sacred rites in years long past. As a surprise, the lovely Diana Ashley enacted the role of Astarte. It startled Sir Richard who stumbled and fell. When the others reached him, he was found dead of a knife wound to the heart. Dr. Pender sets out the details. After all these years, can the Tuesday Night Club still solve the case? Librarian’s note: this entry relates to the short story, “The Idol House of Astarte.” Collections and the other stories by the author are located elsewhere on Goodreads. The Miss Marple series includes twelve novels and 20 short stories. Entries for the short stories can be found by searching Goodreads for: “a Miss Marple Short Story.”