Overture to Death

In the quiet village of Chipping, a wealthy spinster named Idris Campanula is found murdered, prompting a investigation led by Inspector Roderick Alleyn. Known for her spiteful gossip and destructive tendencies, Miss Campanula's death unravels a web of potential motives among her acquaintances, including fellow cast members from a troubled charity production. As the police delve deeper, they begin to suspect that the true story behind the murder may not be as straightforward as it seems, raising the possibility of a dangerous repeat.