"Death by Design" is the first episode of Ms Fisher's Modern Murder Mysteries' second season and the 5th episode overall.
Synopsis[]
The morning after a party, an architect-who was supposed to be redesigning Peregrine's home-and his lover are found dead in the sauna. Peregrine and James attempt to retrace the partygoers' movements, but the task proves difficult as the guests were swapping partners in the name of free love.[1]
Plot[]
Quotes[]
Sparrow: Well, well, well! If it isn't Little Fish! Interfering with police procedure as usual?
Peregrine: I had an appointment with one of the murder victims.
Sparrow: Well, my hunch is they're not going to make it, so why don't you swim on home and let the men get on with things.
Major Harris: Why don't I save you the trouble? First, I'm as guilty as Hell! Second, I'd do it again in a heartbeat!
Peregrine: Well, that was easy!
Birdie: after calling someone on the telephone Oh hello. It's me.
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Birdie: How's your dig in Luxor?
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Birdie: How about tonight?
Cast[]
- Geraldine Hakewill as Peregrine Fisher
- Joel Jackson as James Steed
- Catherine McClements as Birdie Birnside
- Toby Truslove as Samuel Birnside
- Louisa Mignone as Violetta Fellini
- Greg Stone as Percy Sparrow