The book "Bertram's Hotel" by Agatha Christie

Agatha Christie's novel "Bertram's Hotel" was first published in 1965. In the UK. With the help of Miss Marple, who is on holiday in one of London's most famous hotels, a murder is solved and a chain of crimes is revealed. The novel was filmed twice: in 1987, in which Miss Marple was played by Joan Hickson, and in 2007, in which the main role was played by Geraldine McEwan.

After the publication, some critics appeared, and many of them considered the ending of the book too drawn out, but it was noted that it does not lose its taste and aroma, and the reader is captivated to the end. Another critic called the novel "a witty detective story", noting Christie's skillful writing style. In his 1990 memoirs, the author found the plot strange, but he liked the general amenities created in the hotel for guests. The character of Elvira Blake was quite well described, and the elderly woman's appearance in 1965 compared to previous years shows that Christie's keen eye did not miss a single detail.