Spade llega a Bozouls. Un breve viaje se convierte en un nuevo capítulo cuando se enamora del propietario de un viñedo local. Años más tarde, Spade permanece, viudo y jubilado, que vive tranquilamente sus años dorados en paz. Pero el regreso de su adversario lo cambia todo.

Todos en la ciudad sienten la tragedia de los horribles asesinatos. Sacado de su retiro, Spade comienza a investigar, mientras Teresa mantiene sus cartas cerca de su pecho. Pero nadie está a salvo y Spade, sin saberlo, puede ponerse en la mira.

Spade searches for answers regarding the mysterious young boy that everyone seems to be looking for. Samir takes him into hiding, but no one knows what to make of his incessant writing. Spade gets a call from the elusive Philippe.

Spade interrogates the intruder and learns that there are people who still very much want him dead. Another body is discovered, and Teresa begins her own investigation into the whereabouts of her father, Philippe Saint-Andre.

Spade gets more than he bargained for when he questions his eccentric neighbors, and learns more about the boy's mysterious abilities. Teresa continues her investigation alone. Jean-Pierre faces his past and confronts Philippe.

Spade discovers who has been following him. Philippe sets up a deal for the boy that quickly goes sideways, leading to a dangerous confrontation on the old town bridge. A mysterious newcomer arrives, uncovering secret identities and agendas.