

Robert also says that his mother constantly nagged him, leading to that village rumor in the first place.

The one thing Robert refuses to tell Pünd about is the accident that caused Sam’s death, since the story is painful and likely not connected to the recent murders. There is then a flashback to Robert as a kid with his brother Sam. We find out Robert’s father left Mary high and dry. Robert says that Mary worshiped Sir Magnus because he sponsored Robert’s education and connected him with his current job at the garage. Robert is still salty that Pünd didn’t come to investigate the village gossip but agrees to cooperate now that Sir Magnus is dead. Pünd and James’ first stop is to speak to Robert and Joy. Susan wasn’t officially invited to Alan’s funeral, but she and her boss agree to meet up to go together. We find out that the restaurant requires a membership to eat there and that Alan had a few glasses of wine and champagne before the argument about the manuscript’s title caused the waiter to drop the plates. He also recounts the story of the last dinner he had with Alan. He tells her that the house's name was lifted from Agatha Christie. We all know Susan isn’t going to make up her mind until she finds that missing chapter.Īfter the meeting, Susan tells her boss that she didn’t find any notes or early drafts in Alan’s house. The corporate folks are insisting on announcing the deal but Susan tells them she hasn’t made up her mind yet. They report that “Magpie Murders” is in progress but of course, don’t reveal the missing chapter. Susan and her boss attend a meeting about the impending merger. Alan wants Susan fired as his editor, but we all know that didn’t happen. Susan explains to him that he doesn’t need a long flashback to explain Pünd’s backstory in a Nazi prison camp. The episode begins with a flashback to what was likely the last time Susan had direct contact with Alan. Please try again later, or contact our Help Desk at /contact.
