The episode finds Eliza Scarlet in the rare and uncomfortable position of being the prime suspect in a series of break-ins at city mortuaries. After losing her mother’s ring at a crime scene while investigating files, she is forced into hiding to avoid immediate arrest by the Chief Coroner, Mr. Thackery.
The episode continues the show’s tradition of using its Victorian setting to highlight women's limited circumstances, specifically how Eliza’s gender makes her an easy target for chauvinistic officials. "Miss Scarlet & the Duke" A Pauper's Grave(2022)
risks his own professional standing by disobeying orders to clear Eliza’s name. The episode finds Eliza Scarlet in the rare
In " A Pauper's Grave " (Season 2, Episode 3), delivers a standout hour that shifts the series' focus from solo sleuthing to a high-stakes ensemble effort. Plot Overview "Miss Scarlet & the Duke" A Pauper's Grave(2022)