Ep 8. The Great Twain Robbery
- November 25, 1990
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7.5 (301)
In Murder, She Wrote season 7 episode 8, titled The Great Twain Robbery, Jessica Fletcher finds herself drawn into a dangerous mystery involving an infamous 19th-century author and a valuable manuscript.
The episode opens with Jessica traveling to a small town in Missouri for a literary festival honoring Mark Twain. Jessica is a keynote speaker at the festival and is excited to step away from her usual routine and immerse herself in a community of writers and avid readers.
But her enthusiasm is short-lived when a valuable Mark Twain manuscript is stolen from a local museum. The manuscript is the only existing copy of Twain's unpublished novel, and its theft has devastated the community.
The local police are baffled by the crime, and Jessica can't resist the urge to investigate. She starts by interviewing the museum curator, who claims that the manuscript was well-secured and that there were no signs of a break-in. Jessica is suspicious and decides to do some digging.
As she delves deeper into the case, she discovers that the manuscript is worth millions of dollars, and that several people had access to it, including the museum staff, the festival organizers, and a wealthy collector who had expressed interest in buying it.
Jessica's investigations lead her to several suspects, including a shady antique dealer, a jealous ex-husband, and an eccentric collector who is willing to do anything to get his hands on the manuscript.
As the plot thickens, Jessica finds herself in danger, and she must use all of her skills and intuition to stay alive and solve the case. With help from her friends and a surprise twist, Jessica uncovers the truth behind the Great Twain Robbery.
The Great Twain Robbery is a suspenseful and engaging episode of Murder, She Wrote, with plenty of twists and turns to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. With strong performances from the cast and a clever plot, this episode is sure to delight fans of the show and newcomers alike.