Detective Sgt. Cooper investigates the death of Mathilda Gillespie, found in a bath of blood wearing a medieval device called the Scold's Bridle, initially thought to be a suicide. However, after learning Mathilda suffered from Arthritis, Cooper realizes it's a murder investigation. As he digs deeper, he uncovers Mathilda's universally hated reputation, with only Dr. Sarah Blakeney and her husband Jack, who painted Mathilda's portrait, seeming to have liked her. The case takes many dark and unexpected turns as Cooper uncovers secrets from Mathilda's past and present.
The Scold's Bridle
In a puzzling case, Detective Cooper delves into the mysterious death of Matilda, whose lifeless body was discovered in her bathtub, adorned with the antiquated Scold's Bridle.
