Based on the detective novel by Agatha Christie, this play begins with an advertisement in the local paper announcing that a murder will take place at a specific time and location. The residents balance stress, confusion, and some outright choose to ignore it. Lo and behold, a murder takes place as promised in the paper. ​As the investigation unfolds, Miss Marple uses her sharp understanding of human nature and the small-town dynamics to uncover the truth behind the mysterious crime.