Father Brown discovers that Brenda is not the delinquent she appears to be, but rather a victim of circumstance trying to protect someone else. 4. Resolution
Father Brown concludes that the killer was . Driven to a breaking point by her sister's constant belittling and psychological abuse, Fenella struck Kate during a heated argument in the garden. She then attempted to frame the girls, knowing the police would easily believe the "reform school rebels" were capable of such violence. 5. Outcome Father Brown 8x5
The murder weapon was a spade found nearby, but the angle of the blow suggests someone of a specific height and strength. Father Brown discovers that Brenda is not the
St. Saviour’s Reform School for Girls, Kembleford Chief Investigator: Inspector Mallory Consultant: Father Brown 1. Incident Overview Driven to a breaking point by her sister's
A rebellious young resident of the reform school who had a direct confrontation with Nightingale shortly before the murder.
Fenella Nightingale is taken into custody after a quiet confession facilitated by Father Brown.
While Inspector Mallory quickly focuses on the "wayward" girls (specifically Brenda), Father Brown looks deeper into the psychological environment of the school.