Cecily is Found & Pünd Solves His Case in 'Moonflower Murders’ Penultimate Episode

Creepy Martin Webster digs in his garden while his wife Joann scowls as the fifth episode of Moonflower Murders begins. In the woods nearby, a pile of moss and dirt reveals a secret: peeking out is a dead woman’s hand, wearing a wedding and engagement ring. Cecily has been found.

In the book, Miss Cain is ready to go home now that Spencer confessed to Melissa James’ murder and the case is closed. But Atticus reveals they can’t: He is sure someone killed Spencer; he didn’t take his own life as Chubb has deemed. Separately, Dr. Collins, under blackmail from his brother-in-law Algernon, tells Samantha they should share the money with her brother. Chubb, Atticus, and Miss Cain interview Algernon with Dr. Collins in the room. Under questioning, Algernon admits he had been having an affair with Melissa for six months. Chubb then pins him with the hit-and-run of the opera singer; Algernon is simply delighted: since the singer is still alive, he’ll only have to pay a fine.

He’s not worried about paying because his brother-in-law will take care of it. Seemingly upset by Algernon’s callousness, Atticus wanders to the local church where Samantha has gone. He informs her about Algernon’s hit-and-run, and Samantha is disappointed and cross. She says she doesn’t want to give her brother anything, telling Atticus about her inheritance money and how Dr. Collins suddenly told her to share it with Algernon. Atticus then relays that Algernon is also having an affair with Melissa. Samantha can’t quite believe it. In hushed tones, she decries adultery as an unforgivable sin.