Judith and Jeremy have leant their boat Rita to a group of marine biologists. Whilst diving, tragedy soon strikes when one of the marine biologists, Gary, goes into cardiac arrest in the water. Caron enlists Jean's help to investigate Gary's death.
It's early morning in Sainte Victoire and Gloria lets her dog Douglas out, unwittingly leading him to the discovery of a lifeless body with a fencing foil protruding from his chest, and in possession of an extremely rare diamond encrusted cufflink.
In the sizzling world of fashion, Violet Oliver, the trendsetting designer, is releasing her brand-new Phoenician collection. Judith, buzzing with excitement, offers the grand Chateau as the backdrop for Violet and her husband Pascal's fashion spectacle.
Judith's friend Nancy is shockingly kidnapped at Judith's surprise birthday party. Soon a photo arrives of Nancy bound with tape, a menacing knife pressed against her neck...
Patrick tells Jean that 30 years ago he was responsible for identifying Sonny, a man sentenced to 30 years in prison. Can Jean solve a mystery before Sonny returns to take revenge?