Philomel Cottage: A Bride’s Suspicion and a Killer’s Mistake

Originally Aired: December 26, 1946 In Suspense #225, “Philomel Cottage,” newlywed Alex Martin settles into a picturesque country home with her charming husband Gerald—but happiness turns to dread as unsettling clues hint at a dark secret in his past. An entry in his diary, rumors from the gardener, and the reappearance of a jilted suitor stir Alex’s suspicions. As 6 p.m. approaches, she discovers Gerald may be more than just mysterious—he may be a murderer. Adapted from a short story by Agatha Christie and starring Lily Palmer, this domestic thriller simmers with tension until a brilliantly twisted climax. Cast: Lily Palmer, Raymond E. Lewis Tags: Suspense, thriller, AgathaChristie, LilyPalmer, domesticnoir, psychological, newlywed, mystery, oldtimeradio, 1940sradio, gaslight, betrayal, twistending, classicdrama, suspensepodcast