BBC to air TV adaption of Anthony Horowitz’s Marble Hall Murders
The story is the third book in the Susan Ryeland series, which will be released later this year.
The BBC is to air a TV adaption of Anthony Horowitz’s Marble Hall Murders novel starring Lesley Manville.
The story is the third book in the author’s Susan Ryeland murder mystery series, which will be released later this year, with the adaption following series based on its predecessors Moonflower Murders and Magpie Murders.
Manville, 68, will return as book editor Susan, with Tim McMullan, 62, returning as literary detective Atticus Pund, after Moonflower Murders was one of the BBC’s most watched scripted series last year, with almost five million viewers.
The pair previously appeared in Netflix royal drama The Crown, with Manville playing Princess Margaret and McMullan playing bishop Robin Woods.
Speaking about the latest adaption, Horowitz, 69, said: “I’m so happy to bring the team back – stars, director, producers, and crew – for a third instalment of what has been a fantastically successful TV series.
“I have a feeling this could be the best yet.”
The Susan Ryeland trilogy follows the book editor as she finds herself involved with baffling murders, prompting detective Atticus to step out of the novels and help her solve them.
The series’ executive producer, Jill Green, added: “Anthony has once again brought his unique and original perspective to the world of murder mystery.
“Marble Hall Murders completes the trilogy, and the scripts and lead actors are once again at the top of their game.”
A release date for the series has not been announced, with filming in Dublin, Corfu, and London beginning in March.
The series will be made by Eleventh Hour Films in association with Salt Films, while it will be directed by Rebecca Gatward and produced by Suzanne McAuley.
