The Madame Blanc Mysteries

Antiques dealer Jean White finds her life turned upside down when she learns her husband Rory has died on his way home from the south of France, all of their money has disappeared, their shop is remortgaged to the hilt and their assets pawned off.

An elderly woman believes that a precious treasure holds the key to finding her missing brother, who was kidnapped by the Nazis during the Second World War, and Jean seeks Dom's help to reunite the siblings. Meanwhile, Madame Blanc continues to watch Jean from a distance.

Judith and Jeremy throw a 1980s themed 35th wedding anniversary party. Jeremy's brother and sister-in-law, Harry and Cressida, and Judith's sister, Mary attend the party.

Albert Gilbert is left unconscious by robbers when a rare painting is stolen from his home and Caron calls upon Jean for her expertise in the investigation of the theft. Meanwhile, at Charlie and Simone's pawn shop, a local man demands his money back on a fake painting. 

Caron enlists Jean and Dom's help when a valuable relic from the local church is stolen, and priest Father Donadieu is discovered murdered. Meanwhile, the Connors have an eventful week when Niall's mother Niamh pays a visit and it quickly becomes apparent that she and Celine are not on amicable terms.

Dom's wife Georgina returns with outwardly heartfelt declarations of love for him, but he becomes suspicious of her motives. Jean begins preparations to leave Sainte Victoire, but her plans are interrupted by a late-night intruder in her cottage.

Jean and Charlie are opening their new antiques shop, but the celebration is interrupted by the news that Jeremy has been taken to the police station. The body of a young woman is found on a cabin cruiser, but is he to blame?

Jeremy and Judith are at the wake for Anna Dumonet, a leading light in the Sainte Victoire theatre. Jeremy introduces Jean to Anna's daughter, Vivienne, an antiques dealer, and her stepfather Jules, a theatre director. When Vivienne suddenly leaves in tears, Jean knows there's more to this than meets the eye, and is soon mixed up in a deadly family saga.

Jean and Dom assist Caron in solving a murder in a beautiful but remote country mansion. Robert Coste lives in the house with his devoted housekeeper and his troublesome son. He has recently sold the house to Jeremy and Judith and is moving to Paris. As Jeremy and Judith arrive to start refurbishing their new investment, a gunshot rings out. Judith races into the house and is horrified to find Robert shot at his kitchen table, clasping a unique key. Did someone not want him to leave? And why did he ask his neighbour to sign his new will only the night before? When Caron calls Jean to help, she finds herself in a house full of the most beautiful antiques and can't wait to discover what the key could unlock. But first someone needs to persuade Jeremy and Judith to leave! As Caron and Gendarme Richard set up an incident room in the mansion, Jean explores the house, trying the key in every lock she sees. It's a huge task and the eventual truth is unexpected — even for Jean. Caron is convinced that the killer will return and when he suggests to Jean that they set up a stakeout that night, Dom is eager to join in. Will the murderer walk into Caron and Jean's trap? And with Jeremy and Judith anxious that an inconvenient murder doesn't derail their refurbishment, why does Dom really want to help Jean out? Meanwhile, love rolls into town for Gloria when a mystery man brings his car to the garage, but her newfound happiness has an unexpected effect on her friends. Will she have to choose between friendship and love? An isolated murder, a midnight stakeout and love in the air… all the elements of a classic murder mystery in Sainte Victoire!

For the first time, Jean has friends from England visiting Sainte Victoire. Fellow antique dealer David and his new husband George are on their honeymoon but all is not going well for the happy couple… The pair just want to visit the beautiful antique shops, streets and sights of Sainte Victoire but they seem to have someone on their trail intent on making it a very short trip. Before they left England a mirror fell from the wall, narrowly missing David and when they arrive in Sainte Victoire one of their bags has been cut. What is going on? And who could be behind it? Jean takes David and George to see her new shop. They fall in love with it and excitedly look through all the antiques. Jean gifts George one of her treasures. One of David and George's wedding presents was a mysterious pack of old Tarot cards and Jean leaves them for Charlie to examine. Charlie is shocked to discover that they are no ordinary Tarot cards. They are very old, very valuable… and very cursed! Jean doesn't care about curses and rushes home to tell David what the cards are worth, but David and George are more concerned about the curse. Now David is sure that someone or something is out to get him! After another attempt is made to hurt David, George insists that he and David must leave - immediately! He books a hire car and they make off to Marseilles. An old friend tells Jean what he thinks is really happening and Jean is forced to ask Dom to help her find David and George, before the threats turn deadly. Can Jean and Dom get to them before it's too late?

Loud rock music is paying at the Château and it's giving Judith a headache. Jeremy's old rock ‘n' roll friend Dura is recording his comeback album in the Millhouse. Jeremy locks him in and leaves him to work alone - but not before insisting on taking a selfie. Outside, in the sound van Dura's wife Mandarina, and Marco, his sound engineer, have just started to record Dura's latest track when they hear him scream. Forcing their way into the Milhouse, the trio find Dura lying dead with a head injury. A strange symbol is drawn on his face. How could he have died in the locked room alone? Caron calls in Jean to try to make sense of it all. At La Couronne, Trevor is meeting Cooper for the first time when Jean receives Caron's call. Dom and Trevor are both huge Dura fans and are horrified to hear that he's been murdered. When Jean and Dom go into Dura's studio, Dom is overwhelmed to see Dura's original speaker and can't help but touch it. Could that be a tear in his eye? Chloe made the lucrative deal with Mandarina for Dura's album. She arrives in Sainte Victoire for the first time to tell Mandarina that the record company are demanding their money back. Mandarina and Marco are outraged and Judith throws Chloe out. That evening Dom is at Jean's house trying to impress her with his collection of original Dura albums. Jean is intrigued and starts to investigate this strange murder. Can Jean and Dom find out what really happened and discover who would want this rock legend dead?

There's a whiff of murder in Sainte Victoire when Raffy Ozanne is found lying dead in his own shop, leaving his brother Raimund distraught. Cooper was Ozanne Perfumery's last customer of the day and Raffy is locking up after him, when a robber wearing a clown mask forces his way in. He ties Raffy up, gags him and steals the takings. Raffy starts to suffocate. Hearing the commotion Raimund comes in, but he is too late to save his brother. Jean and Dom arrive at Ozanne's, as Raffy's body is being taken away. As well as the takings, an antique perfume bottle was stolen, and Caron needs Jean's help to trace it to the murderer. The prime suspect is a group of robbers that have been operating in Toulouse, but they need proof. Gloria and Cooper are having breakfast when Gendarme Richard calls to confirm that she's bringing her car in to be fixed. Cooper offers to take Douglas for a walk. Afterwards, Cooper surprises Gloria wearing a mask that Douglas dug up on his walk. Gendarme Richard recognises it as the mask worn by the Toulouse robbers and immediately takes Cooper in for questioning. Barbara has deadly plans to rid herself of Jean and with Simone's help knows just how to do it. Under questioning, Cooper insists on his innocence, but the circumstantial evidence is stacked against him. He was at the perfumery. He had the mask. Could he have killed Raffy? When Caron asks Gloria about Cooper, the two months they've been together don't persuade him that she can vouch for Cooper's character. Jean promises Gloria that she will help. Can Jean prove Cooper's innocence and reunite him with Gloria? Or will Barbara get to her first?

Judith and Jeremy have loaned their boat to a group of marine biologists. While diving, Gary, one of the experts, discovers a rare gold coin and pockets it, but tragedy soon strikes when he goes into cardiac arrest in the water. Caron shows Jean the treasure and enlists her help to investigate the death. Was this team of scientists really combing the seabed for minerals or could something else have led to Gary's demise? 

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.Caron, sensing a peculiar case, asks Jean to examine the ominous foil— which seems to be a 19th-century Epee du Combat. Eager for clues, Jean insists on scrutinising the confiscated swords back at the police station.Dom arrives at La Couronne to find it closed. He's dragged inside by a concerned Judith and Jeremy who explain that the previous pub owners ran into financial troubles and they have secretly owned it for a few years now.Back at the police station, Caron reveals that the stolen epee swords were part of a theft from a local museum. The victim, George Allaire, once a big-time local gangster, had taken a turn into petty theft. The mystery deepens as they ponder his demise and the inexplicable possession of the expensive cufflink?Jean shows Charlie and Simone a photo of the cufflink, prompting Simone to admit to crafting a copy for a mysterious and potentially dangerous client.We soon discover that it is not just any murder but a story of honour and the last-ever duel to take place in Sainte Victoire.

When an innocent lady is shot at the bus stop across the road from La Couronne, Caron is surprised to see her holding a shopping bag from Jean's shop.Caron calls Jean, telling her about the murder and reveals that the victim, Belinda, recently snagged a first edition of Charles Dickens' novel Our Mutual Friend from Charlie at Brodeur and White.The victim, Belinda, was nanny to a single father's young daughter. The father Otis is devastated - how will he break the news to his child about her much loved nanny?During a casual darts game at the pub, Dom imparts a nugget of wisdom about precision, sparking Jean's imagination. Could the bullet have been meant for someone else?Fayette Moreau, a specialist in rare books, steps into the spotlight. The Dickens book belonged to her, and threatening letters hint at a sinister connection to the bullet that found Belinda.As Keith, Belinda's grief-stricken father, seeks solace at the pub, Jean and Dom are driven by a simple yet powerful goal: finding the killer and delivering justice to the mourning family.

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.The runway comes alive with stunning models flaunting the latest designs, attracting the crème de la crème of the fashion universe. Violet emerges to thunderous applause, but an unexpected technical glitch plunges her into darkness, causing a shocking fall from the balcony.Against the odds, Violet survives the near-fatal plunge, but a jaw-dropping revelation follows. In a hushed conversation with Judith, Violet insists she was pushed. Judith, quick on her feet, turns to her confidante Jean, the queen of problem-solving.Charlie's intuition kicks in when Cooper, collecting a bracelet for Gloria at the shop, triggers a familiar recognition. Jean delves into her investigation, arranging discussions with Lucia and Noemie, two potential suspects closely tied to Violet during the fateful fashion show.Noemie receives a gift from Pascal, raising questions about her connection with him, and the mystery deepens as Jean wonders if there's more than meets the eye—could Noemie be harbouring a secret?Gathering everyone at the Chateau, Jean unveils a revelation: Violet's attempted murder is just the tip of the iceberg. It appears that there is more dying than dyeing taking place in the fashion world than anyone would first expect.

Judith's birthday celebration takes an unexpected turn when Jeremy orchestrates a surprise party at one of Sainte Victoire's finest restaurants. Among the guests are Jean, Dom, and Judith's lifelong friends, sisters Delphine and Nancy. The festive atmosphere takes a chilling turn when Nancy excuses herself to the restroom, only to be abruptly kidnapped. 

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? 

Jean and her sidekick Dom are quietly navigating a blossoming but secret romance, and with her growing reputation as a crimesolving expert, Jean teams up with Police Chief Inspector André Caron to unravel a series of mysteries. Antoine Lefevre, the CEO of a major company, goes missing. Jeremy and Judith find his body in a dinghy while on a jet ski ride. There's a bag is tied over his head, and two rare coins placed on his eyes. After he dies, Caron asks Jean to research the coins, which she suspects hold clues to his murder. Jean later spots a figure in the car park. Is this a suspect hanging around the hotel? Or are these rare and expensive coins the reason to think that Antoine was murdered? 

Charlie's Aunt Fifi is fatally poisoned by a mysterious figure. Jean discovers that the deceased owned valuable antiques and collectibles, potentially making Charlie an heir. However, Fifi's complicated relationship with her half-sister Ines and her husband Alan may jeopardise that. 

When the night watchman at the Ste Victoire library is attacked, and a precious statue is decapitated, Jean is determined to find out who is responsible. Could gangster John Marsden be to blame?

Jean is contacted by couple Margot and Bobby, who believe they possess the original blueprints of Valletta, the capital city of Malta, designed by Jean de Valette himself. They invite the pair to authenticate the plans in Malta. When Jean and Dom land at the Malta airport, things take a sudden turn as they witness two figures fleeing from Margot and Bobby's car. To their horror, Margot has been struck, and blood pours from the back of her head. As Jean and Dom inspect the Jean de Valette statue, they meet with Inspector Agius at Margot and Bobby's antique shop. Bobby suggests Jean contact Colin, another dealer interested in the blueprints. Will Jean uncover the mystery behind Margot's attack, and are these blueprints authentic?

Antiques TV show Antique Antics - On Tour is filming at Jeremy and Judith's summer home. The suave Nick, classy antique expert Elaine, and Jean's old friend David are the presenters. But as Nick finishes his segment, there's a piercing scream. Gloria is found standing over Elaine, who lies lifeless, foaming at the mouth. As the investigation unfolds, Inspector Caron begins interviews, trying to uncover the truth behind Elaine's sudden death. Jean is outraged when David is implicated, and is determined to clear her friend's name. But as secrets unravel, the question remains - who is responsible for Elaine's death? 

Jovan, a visitor from a nearby village, hopes to sell an old, jewelled bird trinket in Ste Victoire, known for its excellent dealers. But after Jovan is attacked in an alley by a masked figure, Caron and Jean investigate his past and the eagle trinket. Could Jovan be involved in a recent jewellery heist? And who attacked him in a bid to steal the piece back?