Gossington is a typical aristocratic mansion, and the owner is a highly respected local figure, until... A beautiful female corpse appeared in their antique library!
A murder broke the tranquility of a small British village. Rumors spread, and Colonel Bantry, a notoriously honest man, was suddenly plunged into the most disgraceful of scandals. Mrs. Bantry is determined to defend her husband's honor and invites her friend Miss Marple.
The British criminal police found out the identity of the victim - a dancer in a hotel who was about to be adopted by a wealthy businessman and receive a large fortune. Another murder case that occurred at this time made the case even more confusing. This time, Miss Marple, who is familiar with human nature and lies, found out the most crucial point - the motive for the crime...
