Ep 6. The Body in the Library

Miss Marple season 1 episode 6, titled "The Body in the Library," begins with the discovery of a body of a young woman named Ruby Keene in the library of a wealthy Colonel's estate. The victim is an accomplished dancer who had been working at a nearby hotel. When Colonel and his wife discover the dead body of Ruby, they call the police immediately. Detective Inspector Slack is assigned to the case, and he is soon joined by Miss Marple, who is visiting her old friend Dolly Bantry in the area. Soon, Miss Marple becomes involved in the case and tries to help the police find the killer.

As the investigation progresses, it becomes clear that Ruby Keene was killed somewhere else and then dumped in the library in Colonel and his wife's house. Several people at the hotel where Ruby was working had a motive to kill her, including a jealous wife, an unscrupulous businessman, and a creepy dance partner. The police soon discover that Ruby had been involved in some shady business dealings with one of the hotel guests and had been trying to extort money from him.

Miss Marple provides valuable insights to DI Slack and, being the astute observer she is, soon begins to crack the case. She notices several oddities that no one else has seen, such as the fact that the killer was wearing gloves, yet the fingertips of the gloves were cut off. Miss Marple deduces that the killer must have been someone who was familiar with horses because of the smell of hay on the killer's clothes.

As the investigation unfolds, several suspects come to light, including the Colonel's wife, who is unusually aloof and detached, as well as a handsome race car driver who had a brief flirtation with Ruby. The police eventually arrest someone, but Miss Marple remains unconvinced and continues to investigate on her own.

Eventually, Miss Marple solves the case and deduces the true identity of the killer. She confronts the killer and reveals all the evidence she has uncovered, forcing them to confess to the crime. By the end of the episode, justice is served, and the mystery of the body in the library is finally solved.

Overall, Miss Marple season 1 episode 6, "The Body in the Library," is a classic whodunit that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end. With its array of intriguing suspects, clever red herrings, and Miss Marple's sharp wit, this episode is a perfect blend of mystery and suspense. It is a must-watch for anyone who loves a good murder mystery.