Detective Inspector Richard Poole initially suspects that Morgan was the intended target and that Parks was killed by mistake. However, after a series of "accidents" and further discoveries—including a map reference (PD46) suggesting the treasure had been found—the investigation shifts focus. Poole eventually realizes the murders were not about gold, but rather a different commodity worth killing for. Cast and Crew : Ben Miller as DI Richard Poole Sara Martins as DS Camille Bordey Danny John-Jules as Officer Dwayne Myers Gary Carr as Officer Fidel Best Guest Stars : Jonathan Cake as Daniel Morgan Rob Heanley as Dr. Ian Parks Kelly Adams as Liz Curtis Mathew Horne as Leo Downs Bryan Dick as Benjamin Sammy Production : Director : Alrick Riley Writer : Robert Thorogood (series creator) Key Themes

The episode explores themes of , as Camille attempts to interest the skeptical Richard in the history and ancient legends of the island. The investigation highlights Poole's rigid analytical style contrasting with the island's more mystical reputation. Death in Paradise: Season 2, Episode 4 - Rotten Tomatoes

The fourth episode of the second season of (original title: Death in Paradise ) is titled "Una maledizione mortale" (original: "A Deadly Curse"). It first aired on January 29, 2013 , on BBC One in the UK.

A group of treasure hunters arrives on Saint Marie in search of the legendary loot of the pirate Leclerc. During the expedition, the group's leader, Daniel Morgan, is injured in an explosion. Shortly after, another member of the team, Dr. Ian Parks, is found shot dead inside Morgan's tent.