A notorious actress, a high-flying politician, a society wife, a reckless friend, and a shrewd doctor arrive at the luxurious Grand Alpine Hotel, high in the Swiss Alps and reachable only by a single winding railway.
Mountain views and exclusive access to the powdery slopes give the gathering the appearance of a winter holiday, though not everyone is there for pleasure.
Beneath the champagne and furs, dark histories simmer and old grudges start to surface.
Miss Marple, a polite and unassuming woman with an extraordinary mind, watches quietly from the shadows.
After a body is found and a blizzard seals off every escape, she must connect the clues before the killer claims another guest.
