FormerDoctor WhoandBroadchurchshowrunnerChris Chibnalls debut novel is becoming anITVdrama series.
Detective Nicola Bridge must unpick a web of lies and rivalries to unmask the killer.
The novel is the first of a two book deal in the UK and U.S. for Chibnall.
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Death at the White Hartwill be produced by Chibnalls Imaginary Friends Productions along withDeath in ParadisemakerRed PlanetPictures.
He is behind Netflixs upcoming adaptation of Agatha ChristiesTheSeven Dials Mystery.
Death at the White Hartwas commissioned by ITV drama boss Polly Hill.
Within this cliffhanger-packed murder mystery sits a specifically British story about how people live their lives right now.
Theres no better home for it than ITV.
Fremantle, which owns Red Planet-owner Asacha, will sell worldwide.
Chibnall is represented by Cathy King and Eugenie Furniss at 42.
