Ep 2. The Moving Finger

The Moving Finger is the second episode of the second season of Agatha Christie's Marple. The episode revolves around Jerry Burton and his sister Joanna, who have just moved to the quaint village of Lymstock. However, their peaceful life is disrupted when they receive an anonymous letter in the post that appears to be accusing them of immoral behaviour. Shocked and confused, the siblings try to brush it off as a harmless prank, but soon they realise that they are not the only ones in the village to have received such letters. In fact, the letters seem to be causing an epidemic of sorts among the villagers, and before long, death and scandal erupt in Lymstock.

Enter Miss Marple, the sharp-witted amateur detective who happens to be the sister of the vicar of Lymstock. When her brother asks for her help in solving the case, Miss Marple is only too happy to oblige. Armed with her trademark hat and sharp eyes, she soon begins to unravel the mystery of the anonymous letters and their connection to the dark secrets of the village.

As Miss Marple investigates the case, she discovers a web of deceit, betrayal and revenge that stretches back years. The villagers of Lymstock are not what they seem, and each one of them seems to be hiding something. There's the wealthy widow Mrs Symmington, whose late husband's fortune is a subject of much speculation; her son Owen who is suspected of gambling and drinking; the local chemist Mr Hazell who seems to have a peculiar obsession with poisons; and Megan Hunter, a beautiful young woman who has caught the eye of Jerry Burton and who also seems to be at the heart of the mystery. As Miss Marple delves deeper into the case, she begins to suspect that the anonymous letters, though seemingly harmless, are part of a larger, more sinister plan. Could someone in the village be using the letters to cover up a more heinous crime?

As the body count rises and the tension mounts, Miss Marple races against time to uncover the truth and bring the culprit to justice. With her razor-sharp mind and her powers of observation, she navigates the treacherous waters of the Lymstock social scene, uncovering secrets and motives that are as shocking as they are unexpected. But will she be able to solve the case before it's too late?

The Moving Finger is a classic Agatha Christie mystery, full of intrigue, suspense and unforgettable characters. With its picturesque village setting and its cast of complex and fascinating characters, it's a must-watch for fans of mystery and crime dramas. As always, Miss Marple is the shining star of the show, a formidable and captivating character who never fails to solve the most perplexing of cases. So sit back, relax, and let Agatha Christie's Marple take you on a journey through the beautiful and dangerous world of Lymstock.