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Overview

Get ready to explore Murder Takes a Vacation and its meaning. Our full analysis and study guide provides an even deeper dive with character analysis and quotes explained to help you discover the complexity and beauty of this book.

Murder Takes a Vacation Summary and Study Guide

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Background

Murder Takes a Vacation Background

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Chapter Summaries & Analyses

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Part 1, Chapters 1-3

Murder Takes a Vacation Part 1, Chapters 1-3 Summary & Analysis

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Part 1, Chapters 4-7

Murder Takes a Vacation Part 1, Chapters 4-7 Summary & Analysis

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Part 2, Chapters 8-11

Murder Takes a Vacation Part 2, Chapters 8-11 Summary & Analysis

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Part 2, Chapters 12-16

Murder Takes a Vacation Part 2, Chapters 12-16 Summary & Analysis

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Character Analysis

Murder Takes a Vacation Character Analysis

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Themes

Murder Takes a Vacation Themes

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Symbols & Motifs

Murder Takes a Vacation Symbols & Motifs

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Important Quotes

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Book Club Questions

Murder Takes a Vacation Book Club Questions