At Bertram's Hotel

Agatha Christie

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At Bertram's Hotel

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Miss Marple Mystery

by Agatha Christie

Reading Level 6 11MP Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Miss Marple steps into Bertram’s Hotel, where everything looks perfect—until a mysterious guest disappears on the wrong day. The hotel’s quiet halls hide secrets darker than anyone expects. Suddenly, a chain of dangerous events begins, and Miss Marple must unravel the truth before it’s too late.

Quick Assessment

This classic mystery follows Miss Marple as she takes a holiday at a seemingly traditional London hotel that soon reveals a darker side. Suitable for teens aged 13 to 18, the story involves suspense and a series of violent events, though descriptions remain tasteful and focused on the puzzle rather than graphic content. Parents should note the presence of mystery-related tension and moderate peril.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11MP — Moderate — Physical
Emotional
Light
Physical
Moderate
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
9
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

263 pages
ISBN
9780785797814
Pages
263
Publisher
Harper Collins
Published
October 1999
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Jane MarpleWomen DetectivesOlder WomenHotelsMysteryDetective and Mystery StoriesMystery FictionMarple, JaneMarpleJaneEnglandEnglish Literature

Places

EnglandGreat BritainLondon (England)