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How do you do? Are you busy for a moment? Because I've got a job for you. The crime I'm taking this week is one of those borderline cases. How often when the foreman of the jury rises to give the verdict, you know exactly what he's going to say. It's a foregone conclusion. In this case, it's not so easy to foretell. Music, murder, and the Macintosh, I've chosen as the title. Music was only one of the cultured interests of William Herbert Wallace. He was a naturalist, he'd be…

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In Music Murder and a Mackintosh, an episode from Secrets of Scotland Yard, the narrative begins with the seemingly idyllic life of William Herbert Wallace and his wife, Julia. The couple, both cultured and accomplished, share a love for music and have enjoyed 18 years of marriage. However, their lives take a tragic turn when Julia is found murdered in their home, leaving Wallace as the prime suspect in a case that becomes increasingly complicated.

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Secrets of Scotland Yard, Episode 40

Music Murder and a Mackintosh

Saturday, February 9, 1957 · 17:28

Secrets of Scotland Yard, Episode 40

Music Murder and a Mackintosh

Saturday, February 9, 1957 · 17:28

Summary

William Herbert Wallace faces a perplexing murder case involving his wife, Julia, who is found dead in their home. As the investigation unfolds, doubts about his guilt arise amidst the complexities of the evidence.

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