The Widow Who Planned Her Mourning | A Miss Marple Mystery

The Widow Who Planned Her Mourning | A Miss Marple Mystery St. Mary Mead is used to quiet grief, but when Lavinia Fenwick appears in full mourning three days before her husband is found dead, even the most charitable neighbours raise an eyebrow. Ambrose Fenwick, a disagreeable botanist, dies of hemlock poisoning in his own locked study – and his widow’s early black attire seems to point unerringly to her guilt. But Miss Marple, watching from her window with her knitting, notices what the village misses: a veil arranged with too much care, and behind it, a secret that has nothing to do with murder. As suspicions gather around an illustrator with a grudge, a sweet‑shop owner nursing a fifteen‑year‑old wound, and a specialist’s grim diagnosis, Miss Marple quietly untangles a skein of fear, greed, and careless cruelty, proving once again that the most obvious answer is rarely the right one. Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:51 – The Black Crepe of Simpkins 00:09:41 – A Village Divides Its Suspicions 00:19:14 – The Matter of Amy Prentice 00:29:28 – A Second Shadow 00:38:22 – The Sketchbook in the Shed 00:47:14 – What the Root Revealed Disclaimer This story is a work of fiction. All characters, names, places, and incidents are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is entirely coincidental. This content is intended for entertainment purposes only. Enjoyed Miss Marple’s quiet detective work? Subscribe and ring the bell for more classic village mysteries.