The Opera Becomes a Prominent Clue at 'Moonflower Murders' Midpoint

The mid-point of Moonflower Murders walks us back to the day before Cecily’s wedding as she frantically searches for her father’s missing fountain pen. Aiden convinces her to have a drink in the garden to relax. They are interrupted by Frank Parris, who gives Aiden his room key and claims it doesn’t work before announcing he’s going out to see his favorite opera, The Marriage of Figaro. After he leaves, Cecily mentions he’s wasting his time because the opera isn’t playing. Next, we see Parris alone, waiting excitedly in his hotel room and listening to Mozart.

(Actually, is the music diegetic or not?)

In the present, Susan meets her friend Craig Andrews (Daniel Lapaine) at his home. She’s brought flowers for his wife, which becomes awkward when she learns they’re separated. Craig credits Susan with his success, saying his books were always better with her as editor. Susan has an interview with a small London publisher, and Craig asks what Andreas thinks of that; she deflects. Craig mentions he’s found Stefan Leonida and will set up a one-on-one jail visit for her since he knows the prison governor.