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Lesley Manville and Tim McMullan star in the TV adaptation of Anthony Horowitz's bestselling novel about a dead mystery author, an incomplete manuscript, and suspects galore.

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Susan Ryeland in Magpie Murders

'Magpie Murders' Recap: Episode 6

Susan finally figures out who killed Alan, which means that she also gets to learn who did it in his final book, at last! The journey to the mysteries' solutions is not without danger, disappointment, and mishap, however. 
Fraser, Atticus Pünd, and Chubb in Magpie Murders

'Magpie Murders' Recap: Episode 5

Atticus Pünd follows a hunch and determines how Mary Blakiston died, while Susan thinks she has figured out who killed Alan Conway—and…
Charles Clover in Magpie Murders

'Magpie Murders' Recap: Episode 4

Charles needs Susan to decide whether she will take over Clover Books from him, as she continues to learn more about Alan's death—and…
Robert Blakiston and Joy Sanderling in Magpie Murders

'Magpie Murders' Recap: Episode 3

Atticus Pünd continues to investigate the death of Sir Magnus Pye and his housekeeper Mary Blakiston, who opposed her son Robert's…
Fraser and Atticus Pünd in Magpie Murders

'Magpie Murders' Recap: Episode 2

When a second death occurs in Saxby-on-Avon, Atticus Pünd decides to investigate. Meanwhile, outside the world of the novel, Susan…
Lesley Manville as book editor Susan Ryeland in 'Magpie Murders.'

'Magpie Murders' Recap: Episode 1

Susan Ryeland is a book editor whose best-selling author is a mystery novelist. The final chapter of his latest whodunnit is missing…