Ep 9. The Truth in the Wine

Father Brown season 3 episode 9 titled "The Truth in the Wine" takes place in the quaint English village of Kembleford, where the eponymous Father Brown (played by Mark Williams) fulfills his dual roles as a Catholic priest and an amateur detective.

In this episode, Father Brown finds himself investigating the sudden death of a wine-taster named Mortimer Nodbury, whose body is discovered in the basement of a local vineyard. Nodbury, a notorious gossip, was in the process of sampling the wines for an upcoming auction when he met his untimely demise. Although it appears at first to be a tragic accident, Father Brown soon becomes convinced that it was a case of murder.

As Father Brown begins to investigate, he discovers a web of secrets and lies that threaten to destroy the lives of those involved in the vineyard business. He soon finds himself embroiled in a complex case that involves a bitter rivalry between two families, a missing will, and the unscrupulous actions of an unscrupulous wine merchant.

One of the suspects in the case is Nodbury's own sister, who had a secret falling out with her brother over the terms of their father's will. Another likely candidate is the vineyard owner, who has a bitter feud with her own cousin, a local wine merchant who is known to stop at nothing to get what he wants.

Father Brown's investigation is complicated by the arrival of Inspector Sullivan, a somewhat prickly police detective who considers himself to be superior to Father Brown's amateur sleuthing. However, Father Brown refuses to be intimidated and continues to dig deeper into the case, unraveling clues and piecing together the events that led to Nodbury's death.

As the investigation continues, Father Brown realizes that there is more to the case than meets the eye. He suspects that there is a much larger conspiracy at play, and that Nodbury's death is just the tip of the iceberg. With his keen mind and dogged determination, Father Brown sets out to solve the case and bring the guilty party to justice.

"The Truth in the Wine" is a thrilling and engaging episode of Father Brown that will keep viewers guessing until the very end. With its complex plot, well-drawn characters, and stunning English countryside setting, this episode is a testament to the quality and appeal of one of the most beloved shows on television.