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Magpie Murders

TV·2022–2022·BritBox·Drama, Crime, Mystery·44m·7.1·Created by Anthony Horowitz

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A beguiling murder mystery with a solution that will both astonish and shock viewers, the plot of Magpie Murders revolves around the character Susan Ryeland, an editor who is given an unfinished manuscript of author Alan Conway's latest novel, but has little idea it will change her life.

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Lesley ManvilleLesley ManvilleSusan RyelandTim McMullanTim McMullanAtticus PündNia DeaconNia DeaconJoy SanderlingConleth HillConleth HillAlan ConwayDaniel MaysDaniel MaysLocke / ChubbAlexandros LogothetisAlexandros LogothetisAndreas PatakiHarry LawteyHarry LawteyRobert BlackistonMatthew BeardMatthew BeardJames Taylor / Fraser

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