Ep 4. Widdershins

Hetty Wainthropp Investigates follows the adventures of a retired woman detective Hetty as she helps solve mysteries in her community. In season 1 episode 4, titled Widdershins, Hetty and her assistant Geoffrey investigate the death of a woman named Prudence Hawkes.

Prudence had lived in a house called Widdershins and was known to keep to herself. She had no family and had few acquaintances in the village. However, her death was not initially reported as suspicious as the coroner deemed it natural. It was only when Hetty hears about the case and once-practicing nurse and neighbor Rosemary Elsegood confides in her that she suspects otherwise that the case comes to Hetty's attention.

Hetty unearths secrets about Prudence's past as she begins to delve into the case. She discovers that Prudence had been married to a wealthy man named Walter Hawkes, who had died years ago, and that she had been left with most of his wealth. As Hetty and Geoffrey begin to investigate the matter further, they discover that Prudence's death may have been murder, with a possible motive being the large inheritance she had received from her late husband.

As the investigation progresses, Hetty and Geoffrey interview those who knew Prudence and those who might have wanted to harm her. Along the way, they encounter several interesting characters, including a strange tarot card reader, a pair of elderly sisters with a dark secret, and a man who had once been employed at Widdershins but had been fired by Prudence.

Despite facing several obstacles in her investigation, including threats and attempts on her life, Hetty is determined to find out the truth behind Prudence's death. With the help of Geoffrey and her own sharp wit, Hetty is able to uncover the shocking truth about what happened at Widdershins.

Widdershins is a gripping and suspenseful episode of Hetty Wainthropp Investigates. The intricate plot keeps the audience guessing until the very end, and the charming and endearing character of Hetty provides a delightful touch to the investigation. Overall, the episode is a great installment in the series and a must-watch for fans of detective shows.