Which matters more in a murder mystery, plot or character?

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There are no major spoilers in this episode but some minor plot details for the titles listed below are discussed.

Mentioned in this episode:

— Nurse Matilda by Christianna Brand

— Nurse Matilda Goes to Town by Christianna Brand

— Nurse Matilda Goes to Hospital by Christianna Brand

— Death in High Heels by Christianna Brand

— The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie

— Tour de Force by Christianna Brand

— The Three-Cornered Halo by Christianna Brand

— Green for Danger by Christianna Brand

— Suddenly at His Residence (aka The Crooked Wreath) by Christianna Brand

— Heads You Lose by Christianna Brand

— Death of Jezebel by Christianna Brand

— The Poisoned Chocolates Case by Anthony Berkeley

— London Particular (aka Fog of Doubt) by Christianna Brand

— The Spotted Cat and Other Mysteries from Inspector Cockrill by Christianna Brand

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