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3. A Slight Case of Murder

A game of cat and mouse ensues between a female mystery novelist and her jealous former husband when he accuses her of having a love affair with her nosy neighbor's son.

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Famous mystery novelist Sharon Bannister ( Francesca Annis ) is repeatedly pestered by her nosy neighbor Mrs. Trask ( Elizabeth Spriggs ), who wants advice to see if her own writing is any good as Sharon's. One day, Sharon is held at gunpoint by her jealous ex-husband Larry ( Christopher Cazenove ), who accuses her of cheating on him with Mrs. Trask's son, Joey ( Patrick Barlow ), leading to a suspenseful game of cat and mouse between all parties.

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