Elaine Paige plays glamorous Octavia Eden, a famous florist and writer who decides to make a publicised return to Kembleford.
Octavia is terminally ill and wants to spend her final days in the place of her birth.
Octavia also has plans for both her daughter and her niece to take part in some challenges. The winner will inherit her wealth.
It is not long before someone is murdered. John Mulch (Philip Martin Brown) dislikes Octavia, in fact he is a misanthrope who dislikes everyone.
When Mulch is poisoned, his wife Marjorie is arrested by Inspector Sullivan. He thinks that this is an easy arrest. Father Brown does not think so.
Maybe there was a past connection between Octavia and Mulch. Her return triggered something in Mulch that led to his murder.
A good episode but maybe the culprit was a bit too obvious. The new team get into action. Although it might have not been wise to encourage Brenda Palmer to do some breaking and entering given her record.